A client with peripheral neuropathy states, "Sometimes I get the worst pain from just a bedsheet brushing over my foot." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Document a nursing diagnosis of Pain (chronic) related to neuropathy
B) Document the client's allodynia.
C) Assess the passive range of motion of the client's foot.
D) Assess for further signs of hyperalgesia.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Allodynia is a pain sensation produced by an innocuous stimulus such as light touch. This differs from hyperalgesia, which is an exaggerated response to mildly noxious stimuli. The client is describing episodes of acute, not chronic, pain. Passive ROM is likely to cause pain.
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