A patient is being prepared for a prosthesis following surgery for an amputation. Which information will the nurse provide to the client regarding the use of a prosthesis?
A) Manual massage will help shape the end of the residual limb.
B) A prosthesis will not be fitted until the surgery site is healed.
C) A shrinker sock is worn with the prosthesis to prevent sores.
D) Skin inspection is performed each time the sock is removed.
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