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Question 1 of 5

A client who has had an above-the-knee amputation is to have a dressing change 45 minutes after arriving in the postanesthesia recovery unit. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Excessive bleeding requires the surgeon's evaluation to prevent complications.

Question 2 of 5

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Question 3 of 5

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