A Patient Who Had a Below-The-Knee Amputation 24 Hours Earlier

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient who had a below-the-knee amputation 24 hours earlier is complaining of burning pain in his left foot.Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

• A) Remind the patient that it is only phantom pain.
• B) Medicate the patient with the prescribed pain remedy.
• C) Remind him that such sensations will go away in a few weeks.
• D) Distract the patient with conversation.

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