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A nurse is applying a leg prosthesis to a client at a health care facility. Why is it important for the nurse to observe the ease or difficulty of inserting the stump into the socket when applying the prosthesis?
 
  A) To determine the client's muscle strength
  B) To determine if prosthetic maintenance is required
  C) To check the number of stump socks that are required
  D) To determine if lubrication of the joints is required

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male client who lost function in both of his legs due to an automobile accident. Which of the following should the nurse do first to personalize the client's learning?
 
  A) Gather pertinent information from the client
  B) Analyze the client's behavior
  C) Prepare the training plan for the client
  D) Develop confidence in the client



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Answer to Question 1

C
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When applying a leg prosthesis to a client at a health care facility, the nurse observes the ease or difficulty with which the client inserts the stump into the socket in order to determine the number or thickness of stump socks that would be required. The nurse inspects the stump for evidence of bleeding, edema, skin abrasions, and blisters in order to detect any complications that may delay healing and rehabilitation or interfere with ambulation. Joint connections in the prosthetic limbs need to be examined to determine if lubrication or prosthetic maintenance is required.

Answer to Question 2

A
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To personalize the learning, the nurse must first gather pertinent information from the client. Analyzing the client's behavior, preparing the training plan for the client, and developing confidence in the client are the next steps to personalize the learning.



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