A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the knee-amputation. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client at this time?
a. Elevate the foot of the bed.
b. Encourage the client to sit up as much as possible.
c. Elevate the client's residual limb on a pillow.
d. Have the client lie prone every 2-3 hours for 20 minutes at a time.
