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The client with a lower leg amputation has edema, so the NA elevates the client's residual left limb on pillows. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse when observing that the client's leg has been elevated?

A. Thank the nursing assistant (NA) for being so observant and intervening appropriately to treat the client's edema of the residual limb. B. Remove the pillows, raise the foot of the bed, and inform the NA that the limb should not be elevated on pillows because it could cause a flexion contracture. C. Inform the NA that this was the correct action at this time in the client's recovery, but once the client's incision heals, the leg should not be elevated. D. Report the incident to the surgeon and tell the NA to complete a variance report because the client's leg should not have been elevated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: B. The nurse should perform this action. Flexion, abduction, and external rotation of the residual lower limb are avoided to prevent hip contracture.

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