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A nurse is caring for a client who is 72 hr post operative following an above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Elevate the residual limb on a soft pillow. - Assist the client to a prone position every 4 hr. - Reapply a bandage to the residual limb every 12 hr. - Apply dressings to the site in a proximal-to-distal direction. {Ans: Assist the client to a prone position every 4 hr. The nurse should assist the client to a prone position for 20 to 30 min every 3 to 4 hr following an amputation because it reduces the risk of flexion contractures.}A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? SATA - Take allopurinol as prescribed. - Exercise several times a week. - Limit intake of foods high in purine. - Decrease daily fluid intake. - Avoid citrus juices. {Ans: - Take allopurinol as prescribed. - Exercise several times a week. - Limit intake of foods high in purine.}A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving