When considering the risk factors for the development of phantom limb pain, the nurse recognizes which as a primary contributing factor?
A)Age, with adolescent patients being at a higher risk than adults
B)Presence of pain in the limb before amputation
C)Patient's previous experience with managing pain
D)Cultural views regarding the acceptance of pain

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Phantom limb pain is pain that an individual feels in an amputated limb after the stump has completely healed. It is more likely to appear in individuals who experienced pain in the limb before amputation. The other options would not be considered a primary contributing factor.

When Considering the Risk Factors for the Development of Phantom