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For your client to be physically mobile after the amputation, which of the following nursing goals takes priority? a. Preventing contractures.b. Preventing edema.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      c. Preventing phantom limb pain.                                                                                                                                                                                                  d. Preventing depression.

Present in electrically excitable tissues.

Site of enzymatic breakdown of phagocytized material.

Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel.

Provides the energy needed for synthesis reactions.

A client who is undergoing an open reduction with internal fixation to repair a fracture demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedure if he says that:    a. the bone ends will be manipulated manually into place.b. he will awaken with skin traction in place.c. a metal device will be inserted into the bone.d. there will be metal pins protruding from the skin surface.

Chromosomes align on the spindle equator.

Match the part to its description. Forms part of the subunits for the protein synthesizing organelle.

The nurse understands that the purpose of wrapping the residual limb for an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) is to: a. provide range of motion for the upper extremities as well as the residual limb.b. keep the residual limb clean and dry.c. improve the muscle tone in the residual limb.d. promote shrinkage and shape the stump for the prosthesis.  

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