Youve made it over hump day, heres the answer to the #NCLEX Mastery Question of the Day! The nurse is discharging a patient who recently underwent surgery for an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) of the left lower extremity. The patient requires additional education if he states: C. I should elevate the affected limb to reduce swelling •Elevating the affected limb can cause flexion contractures of the hip and should be avoided. Sitting in a chair should be limited to one hour at a time. •To promote hip extension, the patient should lie prone several times a day. •The other statements are correct. #Nursingschool #Nursingstudent
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:00:02 +0000
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