Posted: June 26th, 2017

Before a client whose left hand has been amputated can be fitted for a prosthesis, nurse Joy is aware that:

Before a client whose left hand has been amputated can be fitted for a prosthesis, nurse Joy is aware that:

A. Arm and shoulder muscles must be developed
B. Shrinkage of the residual limb must be completed
C. Dexterity in the other extremity must be achieved
D. Full adjustment to the altered body image must have occurred