Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A client who is recovering from a lower extremity amputation complains of tingling and 'shooting' pain in the amputated extremity. The nurse knows that which of the following is true about this type of pain?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Phantom limb pain is often treated with antiepileptics and antidepressants, which modify pain signal processing in the brain.