Author Question: A patient who has had a recent below-knee amputation tells the nurse that he feels as though his ... (Read 74 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has had a recent below-knee amputation tells the nurse that he feels as though his toes are cramping. What would the nurse say in return?

A) Oh, that is all in your mind. Just forget it.
B) That is called phantom pain, and it is not unusual.
C) Well, that is really strange. I will notify the doctor.
D) I think it might be good to refer you to a psychiatrist.

Question 2

A nurse is helping a patient design a weight-loss diet. To lose 1 pound of fat (3,500 calories) per week, how many calories should be decreased each of the 7 days of the week?

A) 100 B) 250 C) 500 D) 1,000