The patient scheduled for a Syme amputation (modified ankle disarticulation amputation) in the morning is concerned about his future ability to stand on the amputated extremity. When he asks the nurse about this, what is the nurse's best response?
A) You will be able to withstand full weight-bearing on this durable extremity after it heals.
B) You will have minimal weight-bearing on this extremity and will require the use of an assistive device.
C) You will not be able to use this extremity and will receive teaching on use of a wheelchair.
D) You will be fitted for a prosthesis, and your commitment to rehabilitation will determine your functional abilities.
Question 2
The nurse at the pediatrician's office is assessing a 17-year-old soccer player who presented to the clinic stating that he sustained an injury that resulted in the knee being struck medially while his foot was firmly planted on the ground.
The nurse knows that the patient likely has experienced what?
A) Lateral collateral ligament injury
B) Medial collateral ligament injury
C) Anterior cruciate ligament injury
D) Posterior cruciate ligament injury
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