The nurse is caring for a client 3 days after a below-knee amputation.Which is a priority intervention?

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To prepare for a prosthesis,the nurse instructs the client in muscle-strengthening exercises,provides the client with a firm mattress,and places the client in a prone position every 3 to 4 hours for 20 to 30 minutes to prevent flexion contractures.A pillow should not be placed between the client's knees.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client 3 Days After