A client has just undergone a leg amputation. The nurse would closely monitor the client for which of the following during the immediate postoperative period?

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Hematoma is a potential complication of any surgery, including amputation. The nurse would closely monitor for signs of bleeding or hematoma formation at the surgical site. The other options (neuroma, chronic osteomyelitis, and causalgia) are potential long-term complications that may develop after the initial postoperative period.

A Client Has Just Undergone a Leg Amputation