Caring for client diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. The client tells the nurse that the medication prescribed for treatment of the symptoms of this condition is not working. What is the nurse's most appropriate response? "Put a cold pack on the area that hurts." "Let's tell the physician that your symptoms are not being relieved by the medication you are currently using." "Put a heating pad on the area that hurts." "Double the dose of the medication. That should help."

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