The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient recovering from an above-the-knee amputation. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Select all that apply.
1. techniques for wrapping the stump
2. installation of grab bars in the bathroom
3. type and frequency of stump exercises
4. the importance of resting with the stump elevated on pillows
5. resuming activities of daily living as soon as possible
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
The nurse should teach the patient to wrap the stump appropriately in preparation for fitting the prosthesis; discuss household modifications to promote independence, such as grab bars in the bathroom; teach the patient how to perform stump exercises to maintain joint mobility and muscle tone in the affected limb; and encourage the patient to resume physical activities as soon as possible, which will improve the patient's health, well being, and self-esteem. Elevating the stump on pillows can cause contractures, which will interfere with the ability to effectively use a prosthesis.
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