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CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

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A nurse is developing a teaching plan about stump care for a client with a below-the-knee amputation. The nurse includes which of the following information in her teaching plan?
  1. Wash the stump with a strong bactericidal soap and water and apply lanolin as prescribed.
  2. A stump sock is worn at all times and changed every 48 to 72 hours.
  3. The socket of the prosthesis is cleansed, rinsed, and dried with a strong bactericidal agent.
  4. Massage the skin towards the suture line.
Explanation
Answer: D - The skin is massaged towards the suture line to increase and improve circulation. Washing the stump with a mild soap and water and application of lanolin, as prescribed, is recommended. The stump sock is worn at all times and changed daily, whereas the socket must be cleansed with the use of mild detergents.
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