The nurse is reviewing the principles of nociception. During which phase of nociception does the conscious awareness of a painful sensation occur?
a. Perception
b. Modulation
c. Transduction
d. Transmission
ANS: A
Perception is the third phase of nociception and indicates the conscious awareness of a painful sensation. During this phase, the sensation is recognized by higher cortical structures and identified as pain.
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