The patient who had a below-knee amputation 3 days ago is complaining of burning pain in his left foot. The nurse should:
1. remind the patient that it is only phantom pain.
2. medicate patient with the ordered pain remedy.
3. remind him that such sensations will go away in a few weeks.
4. distract the patient with conversation.
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The nurse should medicate a patient who is complaining. Phantom pain is real.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 937
OBJ: 4 TOP: Phantom Pain
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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