Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the nursing unit following a below-the-knee amputation (BKA) of the right leg. How should this client be positioned?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Supine with the stump flat on the bed.
Rationale:
✔️ Immediately after a below-the-knee amputation (BKA), the client should be kept supine with the stump flat to prevent hip contractures and facilitate healing.
✔️ Elevation or flexion of the residual limb in the early postoperative period increases the risk of joint contracture, which can hinder prosthesis use and mobility.
✔️ Prone positioning is beneficial later to stretch the hip, but not continuously for the first 24 hours.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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