A patient, age 89, has had a right below-the-knee amputation. He is progressing well but continues to complain of pain in the toes on his right foot. The physician told him that he is suffering from "phantom pain" in his amputated extremity
He asks the nurse to explain phantom pain. The most appropriate response would be a. "Phantom pain does not exist except in your mind."
b. "I can't answer that. You'll have to ask the physician."
c. "Phantom pain occurs because the nerve tracts that register pain in the amputated limb continue to send a message to the brain."
d. "Phantom pain occurs when you start thinking about your loss. It's best to keep your mind occupied with other things."
C
Phantom pain (pain felt in the missing extremity as if it were still present) may occur and be frightening to the patient. Phantom pain occurs because the nerve tracts that register pain in the amputated area continue to send a message to the brain (this is normal).
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