Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
An elastic bandage reduces edema and shapes the residual limb for prosthetic fitting.