a client who had an elective below the knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated what is the best response by the nurse
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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. A client who had an elective below-the-knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct response is to assess the pain intensity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. This helps the nurse to effectively manage the client's pain. Choice A is incorrect as it dismisses the client's pain without proper assessment. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the pain is phantom limb pain without assessing the client's current condition. Choice C is incorrect as it invalidates the client's pain experience and does not address the issue at hand.

2. What complication of wound healing is an abnormal passage that connects two body cavities or a cavity and the skin?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. The nurse is providing education to a client regarding the administration of eye drops. Which of the following actions indicates the need for further client education?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

5. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

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