A client with peripheral neuropathy states, "Sometimes I get the worst pain from just a bedsheet brushing over my foot." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

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Allodynia is a pain sensation produced by an innocuous stimulus such as light touch. This differs from hyperalgesia, which is an exaggerated response to mildly noxious stimuli. The client is describing episodes of acute, not chronic, pain. Passive ROM is likely to cause pain.

A Client with Peripheral Neuropathy States, "Sometimes I Get the Worst