A Patient Who Has a Below-The-Elbow Prosthesis Shows the Home

A patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb, which is red, edematous, and warm to touch.What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?

A) Apply soothing lotion to the residual limb before replacing the prosthesis.
B) Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hydrate and cool the residual limb.
C) Pad the socket with lamb's wool and replace the prosthesis.
D) Leave the prosthesis off and notify physician.

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