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An 89-year-old has had a right below-the-knee amputation.  H…

An 89-year-old has had a right below-the-knee amputation.  He is progressing well but continues to complain of pain in the toes on his right foot.  The physician told him he is suffering from “phantom pain” in his amputated extremity. He asks the nurse to explain “phantom pain”.  The most appropriate response would be: a. “Phantom pain does not exist except in your mind.”b. “I can’t answer that.  You’ll have to ask the physician.”c. “Phantom pain occurs because the nerve tracts that register pain in the amputated limb continue to send a message to the brain.”d. “Phantom pain occurs when you start thinking about your loss.  It’s best to keep your mind occupied with other things.”

For your client to be physically mobile after the amputation…

For your client to be physically mobile after the amputation, which of the following nursing goals takes priority? a. Preventing contractures.b. Preventing edema.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      c. Preventing phantom limb pain.                                                                                                                                                                                                  d. Preventing depression.

A client who is undergoing an open reduction with internal f…

A client who is undergoing an open reduction with internal fixation to repair a fracture demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedure if he says that:    a. the bone ends will be manipulated manually into place.b. he will awaken with skin traction in place.c. a metal device will be inserted into the bone.d. there will be metal pins protruding from the skin surface.