Problem: A patient had a below-the-knee amputation 24 hours ago and insists that the toes on the affected side are in pain. What is the nurse's best response? 'I think you are hallucinating; there is nothing there to hurt.' 'You are fine, this is normal.' 'Phantom pain occurs where the amputated leg should be and is real pain. Let me see when you are due for pain medication.' 'This is phantom pain, and it goes away in a few hours. It is best to breathe through it and tell yourself its fine. Need Assignment Help?