A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote progression toward independence and mobility for the client?

C Caution the client to avoid a prone position while in bed. A Encourage the client to use the overbed trapeze. D Keep a loose, absorbent dressing over the client's surgical site. B Maintain abduction of the client's residual limb with a pillow.