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lbcchick

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client has a closed below-the-knee amputation of the left leg. The nurse recognizes the client will be scheduled to spend some time in the prone position each day to:
 
  a. increase muscle strength of the thigh muscles
  b. prevent contractures of the hip
  c. prevent edema of the stump
  d. prevent thrombophlebitis

Question 2

In addition to children's curiosity, which of these factors contributes to the high incidence of burns among children?
 
  a. mental health problems among children
  b. risk-taking behavior among children
  c. access to matches
  d. failure of caretakers to adequately supervise children


karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Postoperatively, the nurse follows the surgeon's prescription for positioning of the stump to prevent contracture of the hip, provides adequate pain control, provides stump care, maintains skin integrity, and when appropriate, prepares the client for physical therapy. It is also important for the nurse to help the client deal with any phantom limb pain, to maintain mobility of the unaffected joints, and to support the client and the family.

Answer to Question 2

D
Carelessness of adults, the children's curiosity and increased mobility, and caregivers' failure to adequately supervise children all contribute to the high incidence of burns among children.


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