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Which instruction is the most important for the practical nurse (PN) to reinforce in the discharge teaching of a 16-year-old who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA)? A Do not use lotion on the residual limb. B Inspect the residual limb ebery day. C Lay prone for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times every day. D Air dry the residual limb for 20 minutes after washing it.

Which instruction is the most important for the practical nurse (PN) to reinforce in the discharge teaching of a 16-year-old who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA)? A Do not use lotion on the residual limb. B Inspect the residual limb ebery day. C Lay prone for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times every day. D Air dry the residual limb for 20 minutes after washing it.

Phlebotomy Essentials
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Which instruction is the most important for the practical nurse (PN) to reinforce in the discharge teaching of a 16-year-old who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA)?

A Do not use lotion on the residual limb.
B Inspect the residual limb ebery day.
C Lay prone for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times every day.

D Air dry the residual limb for 20 minutes after washing it.

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