A client recovering from a left below-the-knee amputation is experiencing left foot pain. The nurse realizes the client is experiencing which type of pain?
1. Phantom limb pain
2. Acute pain
3. Chronic pain
4. Narcotic-induced pain
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Phantom sensations, the feeling that a lost body part is present, occur in most people after amputation. It is important for the nurse to remember to explain the reasons for phantom limb pain, as clients may have difficulty understanding why they have pain when the limb is gone.
Rationale 2: Acute pain is directly related to tissue injury and resolves when tissue heals.
Rationale 3: Chronic pain persists beyond 3 to 6 months secondary to chronic disorders or nerve malfunctions that produce ongoing pain after healing is complete.
Rationale 4: There is no such type of pain.
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