A client has undergone an elective below-the-knee amputation of the right leg as a result of severe peripheral vascular disease. In postoperative care teaching, the nurse would instruct the client to notify the primary health care provider immediately if which change occurs? Large amount of serosanguineous or bloody drainage Mild to moderate pain controlled with prescribed analgesics Absence of erythema and tenderness at the surgical site Ability to flex and extend the right knee
[Solved]: A client has undergone an elective below-the-knee…
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