A patient who had an amputation just below the knee several days ago expresses confusion about why a foot that has been amputated is still causing intense pain. A nurse explains that the type of pain experienced by the patient is
A) Cutaneous pain.
B) Deep somatic pain.
C) Neuropathic pain.
D) Soft-tissue pain.

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Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system and can be experienced even after amputation because the nerve endings at the amputation site continue to send pain signals to the brain. This type of pain is often described as burning or shooting and can be difficult to treat with traditional pain medications.

A Patient Who Had an Amputation Just Below the Knee