A client states that a cramping pain started 2 hours ago and is not accompanied by any nausea or vomiting. Which type of pain is this client most likely experiencing?
1. Chronic pain
2. Phantom pain
3. Visceral pain
4. Acute pain
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Chronic pain, also known as persistent pain, is prolonged, usually recurring or lasting 3 months or longer, and interferes with functioning.
Rationale 2: Phantom pain is the feeling that a lost body part is present. It occurs in most people after amputation.
Rationale 3: Visceral pain tends to be characterized by cramping, throbbing, pressing, or aching qualities. Often visceral pain is associated with feeling sick.
Rationale 4: Acute pain is pain that is directly related to tissue injury and resolves when tissue heals.
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