Which client has pain caused by abnormal processing of sensory input from the peripheral nervous system?
a. The client who has aching pain from muscle strain
b. The client who has burning pain along the sciatic nerve
c. The client who has cramping pain from a tumor in the colon
d. The client who has throbbing pain from arthritis
ANS: B
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