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

The patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb,which is red,edematous,and warm to the touch.The nurse instructs the patient to:

A) Apply soothing lotion to 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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