A nurse provides home care instructions to a client with a below-the-knee amputation (BKA) about residual limb and prosthesis care. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
A. "I should wear a sock over my stump."
B. "I can wash my leg with a mild soap."
C. "I need to check my leg for irritation every day."
D. "I'll put lotion on my leg a few times a day."
Ans: D. "I'll put lotion on my leg a few times a day."
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