An 80-Year-Old Man with Diabetes Has Had Vascular Problems with His

An 80-year-old man with diabetes has had vascular problems with his feet and lower legs for 10 years and is scheduled for a left below-the-knee amputation.Which remark by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A) "I am glad this amputation will end my diabetic problems."
B) "After they have hacked my leg, I won't be able to drive."
C) "If this heals well, how long until I get a prosthesis?"
D) "I hate that my left knee is going to be useless without a foot."

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