Pain at the end of life is complex and multifactorial, and prevalence varies according to diagnosis and other factors. A client has somatic pain. How is this type of pain typically described?
A) Burning, electrical, or tingling
B) Gnawing, cramping, or aching
C) Aching, throbbing, or stabbing
D) Electrical, cramping, throbbing
Ans: C
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Somatic pain is characterized by aching, throbbing, or stabbing. Neuropathic pain is often described as burning, electrical, or tingling. Visceral pain is characterized by gnawing, cramping, or aching.
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