During a home visit the nurse suspects that a patient recovering from an amputation is not complying with prescribed postoperative care.What observation caused the nurse to make this clinical determination?
A) Suture line pink and slightly edematous
B) Evidence of a developing hip contracture
C) Stump wrapped with a compression bandage
D) Taking opioid medication every 8 to 10 hours
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