Assertion: amputation | /r/SimilarTo | for any surgical patient
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text: Amputation can relieve signs and symptoms, improve function, and maintain or improve the patient's quality of life.1 Most postoperative nursing care priorities are the same as for any surgical patient: assessing and maintaining the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation; monitoring vital signs; managing pain; taking steps to prevent respiratory complications and venous thromboembolism; and watching for signs and symptoms of hemorrhage.