NCLEX-RN · Question #319
A client had a right below-the-knee amputation 4 days ago. He is complaining of pain in his right lower leg. The nurse should:
The correct answer is D. Give the client his order of Demerol 50 mg IM prn. (A) The nurse is ignoring the client's pain. Telling the client that he will be OK will not relieve his (B) The client does not need a psychological consultation. Phantom pain is a normal sensation experienced by clients with amputations. (C) Using the television as a…
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A client had a right below-the-knee amputation 4 days ago. He is complaining of pain in his right lower leg. The nurse should:
Options
- ARemind the client that he no longer has that part of his leg and assure him he will be OK
- BCall the physician to request a psychological consultation for the client
- CTurn on the television to distract the client's attention from his amputated leg
- DGive the client his order of Demerol 50 mg IM prn
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C10% (3)
- D81% (25)
Explanation
(A) The nurse is ignoring the client's pain. Telling the client that he will be OK will not relieve his (B) The client does not need a psychological consultation. Phantom pain is a normal sensation experienced by clients with amputations. (C) Using the television as a distractor will not relieve the client's phantom pain. (D) Phantom pain is a normal, very real experience for an amputee and should be treated with pain medication.
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