The homecare nurse is visiting a patient with a lower extremity amputation who was discharged from the hospital 6 days prior. Which of the following indicates that the patient is taking appropriate steps to care for the residual limb?
A) Washing the limb once a week
B) Inspecting the skin every other day
C) Removing bandages when the limb is in a dependent position
D) Repositioning himself frequently
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient should reposition frequently himself to prevent skin breakdown. The limb should be washed and dried at least twice daily when healed. The skin should be inspected daily. The bandages should remain on when the residual limb is dependent to prevent edema.
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