The nurse understands that the purpose of wrapping the resid…
The nurse understands that the purpose of wrapping the residual limb for an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) is to: a. provide range of motion for the upper extremities as well as the residual limb.b. keep the residual limb clean and dry.c. improve the muscle tone in the residual limb.d. promote shrinkage and shape the stump for the prosthesis.