Asked by Kieron Smith on Jun 16, 2024
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A patient who underwent a left above-the-knee amputation complains of pain in his left foot.The nurse should document this finding as what type of pain?
A) Psychogenic
B) Phantom
C) Referred
D) Radiating
Phantom Pain
Pain felt in an area that has been amputated or is otherwise missing.
Above-The-Knee Amputation
A surgical procedure where a leg is removed from above the knee due to injury or illness.
- Discern between diverse types of pain (acute, chronic, phantom, etc.) and relevant nursing measures.
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David ParedesJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient is experiencing phantom pain, which is pain that is perceived to be coming from the missing limb. This is a common complication after amputation.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between diverse types of pain (acute, chronic, phantom, etc.) and relevant nursing measures.
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