Author Question: A client recovering from a left below-the-knee amputation is experiencing left foot pain. The nurse ... (Read 193 times)

Engineer · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

Question 2

The nurse provides an oral opiate to a client with pain. In how many hours should the nurse expect the client to need another dose of the medication?

1. 2 hours
2. 4 hours
3. 6 hours
4. 8 hours

cici · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The duration of action for most opiates is 4 hours.