A client who had a right elective above-the-knee amputation reports severe pain in the right lower leg and foot. What is the nurse’s best action at this time? Assess the level of the client’s pain. Remind the client that the lower leg was removed. Change the subject and talk about the client’s hobbies. Distract the client with stories about the nurse’s family.
[Answered]: A client who had a right elective above-the-knee…
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