You are talking with a newly admitted client, Ms. Kendra. She is describing her pain symptoms. Which statement would lead you to classify Ms. Kendra's pain as neuropathic?
A. "I feel severe pain in my foot, but that doesn't seem possible. My foot's been amputated."
B. "Ever since my injury, I have felt burning pain."
C. "I feel so much pain. Other medical professionals have tried to treat it, but nothing helps."
D. "I'm in severe pain, but I have not been injured and I'm not ill in any way."
Ans: B. "Ever since my injury, I have felt burning pain."
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