Question: A client who has an above-the-knee amputation is fitted with a prosthesis. The nurse evaluates the client's response to the prosthesis. Which indicates that the prosthesis fits the residual limb correctly?
1. Absence of phantom limb sensation
2. Uneven wearing down of the heels of the shoes
3. Shrinkage of the end portion of the residual limb
4. Darkened skin areas surrounding the end of the residual limb
Rationale: The even distribution of hemosiderin (iron-rich pigment) in the tissue in response to pressure of the prosthesis indicates a correct fit. Option 1 is not related to the proper fit of a prosthesis. Option 2 indicates that the prosthesis is too long or too short. Option 3 will result in an improper fit.
This week’s NCLEX exam practice question came from:
Nugent: Mosby's Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 7th Edition, Chapter 2, Page 77, question 867
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