A new nurse is providing care to a client 2 days after the client had his leg amputated. What actions by the nurse indicate a need for further education? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse would not allow the client to choose a position of comfort as the limb must be positioned to prevent contractures and edema. The nurse would ensure the client is as comfortable as possible while maintaining correct positioning. Elastic wraps, not commercial shrinkers, are used post-operatively until the surgical wound has healed. The nurse would not be measuring for a commercial device this soon after the amputation. The nurse wraps the leg in a medial fashion to prevent external rotation of the residual limb. To keep the bandage from coming off, the final steps of wrapping include wrapping the bandage around the client's waist. The wrap is applied diagonally from distal to proximal.

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