The nurse is changing a patient's stump dressing. The nurse understands that proper technique must be used for the above-the-knee amputation. Which technique should the nurse use for this dressing change?

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The figure-eight bandage is the appropriate technique for dressing changes in patients with above-the-knee amputation. This technique ensures proper compression and coverage of the stump while allowing for movement and flexibility. Compression bandaging, splinting, and bivalving are not typically used for above-the-knee amputations.

The Nurse Is Changing a Patient's Stump Dressing