The nurse is caring for four clients who have had surgery and knows that which client would benefit the most from the application of a spiral elastic bandage?
A. The client who had a breast reduction.
B. The client who had a hip replacement.
C. The client who had ankle surgery.
D. The client who had a shoulder replacement.
Answer: C
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