The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient recovering from an above-the-knee amputation. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
A) techniques for wrapping the stump
B) installation of grab bars in the bathroom
C) type and frequency of stump exercises
D) the importance of resting with the stump elevated on pillows
E) resuming activities of daily living as soon as possible
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