Posted: July 10th, 2017

A nurse is preparing to care for a client who had undergone an above-knee amputation of the right leg. The nurse plans to allow which position for the client on the first 24 hours?

A nurse is preparing to care for a client who had undergone an above-knee amputation of the right leg. The nurse plans to allow which position for the client on the first 24 hours?

A. Supine position, with the affected limb flat on the bed.
B. Supine position, with the affected limb supported with pillows.
C. Prone position, with the affected limb on a dependent position.
D. Trendelenburg’s position.