A client had a surgical amputation of an arm and is having a myoelectric arm applied. What does the nurse understand are the benefits of this type of device? Select all that apply
A) Eliminates the need to wear a harness
B) Terminal device looks natural
C) Better function than cosmetic hand
D) Stronger than other devices
E) Lasts longer than other devices
A, B, C
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The myoelectric arm has three advantages: It eliminates the need to wear a harness, the terminal device looks natural, and it has somewhat better function than the cosmetic hand. Despite its advantages, the myoelectric arm is not rugged enough to do the work of the mechanical terminal device.
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