An adolescent female client, diagnosed with osteosarcoma, has a below-the-knee amputation as part of the treatment regimen. Which behavior, assessed by the nurse, indicates the client is beginning to accept the amputation?

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Watching the dressing change indicates that the client is beginning to accept the amputation and is willing to face the reality of the situation. Complaints of pain in the missing leg and insisting on covering the lower portion of the body indicate possible denial or difficulty accepting the amputation. Insisting on the application of a prosthetic prior to participating in physical therapy may indicate impatience or unrealistic expectations.

An Adolescent Female Client, Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, Has a Below-The-Knee