The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing pain caused by a mechanical process. Which stimuli are causing this client's pain? (Select all that apply.)
1. Spider bite
2. Sore throat
3. Steam burn
4. Kidney stones
5. Sprained ankle
Answer: 4, 5
1. A spider bite is a chemical stimulus for pain.
2. A sore throat is a chemical stimulus for pain.
3. A steam burn is a thermal stimulus for pain.
4. Kidney stones are a mechanical stimulus for pain.
5. A sprained ankle is a mechanical stimulus for pain.
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