An 18-year-old male client was diagnosed with epilepsy at 11 years of age, which has been effectively controlled by valproic acid and lamotrigine. Today, he presents to the emergency department via emergency medical services and is experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.  Indicate whether the nursing interventions below are Indicated (appropriate or necessary), Contraindicated (could be harmful), or Non-Essential (not necessary) for the client’s care at this time. 

Which of the following types of amputations results in the heel pad being attached to the distal tibia and may include transection of the malleoli?

How long is an elastic bandage/shrinker worn daily to help reduce edema and help with stump formation? 

Which of the following procedures is identified as the attachment of muscle to bone?

What is the minimum amount of time a patient should lie in prone daily following an amputation?

What type of orthosis is most commonly prescribed to patients with hemiplegia or hemiparesis and is designed to assist with dorsiflexion and/or prevent foot drop?

Which of the following orthoses is an invasive cervical thoracic orthosis that fully restricts cervical ROM by inserting four pins through a ring directly into the skull?

Which of the following types of amputations results in resection of the pelvis?

At what point with prosthetic socks do you request a re-evaluation by the PT of socket fit?

Which of the following demographics would be least likely to contribute to the profile of the “typical” amputee patient?