After a Stroke, a Patient Was Left with Painful Feet

question 33

Multiple Choice

After a stroke, a patient was left with painful feet and hands. The physician diagnoses central pain syndrome. Which home management technique should the nurse teach this patient?

• A) "Keep your feet and hands warm."
• B) "Walking will improve your comfort."
• C) "Taking an ACE inhibitor will decrease the pain."
• D) "Ice massage may help your pain."

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