A client with a right above-the-knee amputation tells the nurse their right foot hurts. Which type of pain should the nurse understand the client may be experiencing?

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Phantom pain is a common experience for individuals who have undergone an amputation, where they perceive pain or discomfort in the limb that has been removed. This occurs due to the brain and nerves continuing to send and receive signals from the area of the amputation, leading to the sensation of pain in a limb that is no longer there.

A Client with a Right Above-The-Knee Amputation Tells the Nurse