A patient undergoes a right below-the-knee amputation with an immediate prosthetic fitting. When the patient is returned to the nursing unit, the nurse should
a. check the surgical site for hemorrhage.
b. take the patient's vital signs frequently.
c. keep the residual leg elevated on a pillow.
d. place the patient in a prone position.
Ans: b. take the patient's vital signs frequently.
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