A client complains of pain that is a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain. What type of pain does the nurse document that this client is experiencing?
1. Visceral pain
2. Acute pain
3. Somatic pain
4. Neuropathic pain
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Rationale 1: Visceral pain is described as a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain.
Rationale 2: Acute pain is pain that is shortterm, usually from injury to recovery.
Rationale 3: Somatic pain produces sharp, localized sensations.
Rationale 4: Neuropathic pain is caused by direct injury to the nerves, and typically is described as burning, shooting, or numb pain.
Global Rationale: Visceral pain is described as a generalized dull, throbbing, or aching pain. Acute pain is pain that is shortterm, usually from injury to recovery. Somatic pain produces sharp, localized sensations. Neuropathic pain is caused by direct injury to the nerves, and typically is described as burning, shooting, or numb pain.
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