Problem: The practical nurse (PN) is providing postoperative care for an adolescent who had an amputation of the left leg for osteosarcoma. The adolescent describes experiencing phantom limb pain. Which non pharmacological intervention should the PN provide?
Q1. Explain that the sensations of tingling and pain are not real
Q2. Guide in moving the non affected limb to override the sensation being experienced
Q3. Affirm that a prosthetic with physical therapy will gradually improve the symptoms
Q4. Reassure that this can be a normal postsurgical sensation