A client recovering from an amputation asks why the foot that was removed is still causing pain.Which type of pain should the nurse explain that the client is experiencing?
A)Cutaneous
B)Deep somatic
C)Neuropathic
D)Soft-tissue

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The client is experiencing neuropathic pain, which occurs due to nerve damage. In the case of an amputation, the nerves that previously served the amputated limb can still send pain signals to the brain, leading to the sensation of pain in a limb that is no longer there, known as phantom limb pain.

A Client Recovering from an Amputation Asks Why the Foot