The nurse is assessing the client who complains of intractable abdominal pain. The nurse recognizes that possible causes of this pain include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Mechanical stimulus
2. Thermal stimulus
3. Chemical stimulus
4. Alterations in body tissues
5. Tissue ischemia
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Mechanical stimulus include trauma to body tissues, alterations in body tissues, blockage of a body duct, tumors, muscle spasm, and may be the root of the client
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