The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper extremity amputation.Why should the nurse keep in mind that this type of amputation can be more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation when planning care?
A) The upper extremity is more visible.
B) Prosthetic fitting is easier for the leg.
C) The upper extremity is more specialized.
D) There is greater blood supply to the upper extremity.
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