A client is recovering from a leg amputation and is doing well. However, the nurse still cautions the client to
A) avoid any trips with the new prosthesis in the next year or so.
B) call for help when getting out of bed.
C) limit pain medication to prevent dizziness at therapy.
D) not be too excited about progress until fitted with the prosthesis.

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A client with an amputation has to learn to adapt to a new center of gravity, making transfers and ambulation potentially difficult. Until the client has completely adapted, he/she will need assistance with ambulation and transfers, even if just going from bed to chair, to prevent injury. Clients may even need assistance turning in bed until they adapt.

A Client Is Recovering from a Leg Amputation and Is