A client had a mastectomy nearly a year ago and is distressed over continued tingling and burning in the ipsilateral arm.What orders does the nurse prepare to implement?

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Injury to nerves causes paresthesias such as burning,tingling,"pins and needles," and numbness after a mastectomy.These sensations are usually gone by the end of a year.Because this client's symptoms are distressing and have lasted so long,the nurse should anticipate an order for Neurontin.Narcotic pain medications will not be helpful or needed.Heat therapy may or may not be helpful,and reassuring the client at this point will sound unbelievable.

A Client Had a Mastectomy Nearly a Year Ago and Is