You are caring for a patient who has had an amputation. What nursing action would you be least likely to perform with this type of patient?
A) Teaching the patient self-care activities
B) Placing the residual limb on a pillow
C) Promoting mobility
D) Teaching the patient how to wrap the stump
Ans: B
Feedback: The residual limb should not be placed on a pillow, because a flexion contracture of the hip may result. This would be the least likely nursing action you would perform.
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