Which statement by a 62-year-old patient who has had an above-the-knee amputation indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?
a. "I should elevate my residual limb on a pillow 2 or 3 times a day."
b. "I should lay flat on my abdomen for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a day."
c. "I should change the limb sock when it becomes soiled or each week."
d. "I should use lotion on the stump to prevent skin drying and cracking."
ANS: B
The patient lies in the prone position several times daily to prevent flexion contractures of the hip. The limb sock should be changed daily. Lotion should not be used on the stump. The residual limb should not be elevated because this would encourage flexion contracture.
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