ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
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An adult male with a right below the knee amputation is complaining of sharp pain in the removed limb. What is the best response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
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Rationale: Option D is correct because the nurse acknowledges the patient's pain, assesses it, and validates the patient's experience. By asking the patient to rate the pain and offering to use a mirror to assess the area, the nurse demonstrates empathy and a proactive approach to managing the patient's discomfort. This response shows understanding and compassion, which are key aspects of effective patient care.
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A: While assessing pain level is important, simply asking for a pain scale without acknowledging the patient's experience may come off as dismissive.
B: This statement is incorrect as patients can experience phantom limb pain due to the brain still perceiving sensations from the removed limb.
C: Telling the patient they are not experiencing pain disregards their reported symptoms and can lead to communication breakdown.
E, F, G: These choices are not provided in the question.
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