A patient underwent amputation below the knee on the left leg after a traumatic accident. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Sit in a chair for 1 to 2 hours 3 times each day.
b. Lie prone with hip extended for 30 minutes 4 times per day.
c. Dangle the residual limb for 20 to 30 minutes every 6 hours.
d. Elevate the residual limb on a pillow for 4 to 5 days after surgery.