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The Patient Who Had a Below-The-Knee Amputation 24 Hours Earlier

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The patient who had a below-the-knee amputation 24 hours earlier is complaining of burning pain in his left foot.The most helpful intervention is to:

A) Remind the patient that it is only phantom pain.
B) Medicate the patient with the prescribed pain remedy.
C) Remind him that such sensations will go away in a few weeks.
D) Distract the patient with conversation.

The Patient Who Had a Below-The-Knee Amputation 24 Hours Earlier

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