When assessing a patient's pain, the nurse records that the patient has visceral pain. Which condition would the patient have stated in order for the nurse document visceral pain?

A) A hip fracture
B) Cholecystitis
C) Second-degree burns
D) Pain after a leg amputation

Visceral Pain

A type of pain that originates from the internal organs, often described as a deep, aching, or gnawing sensation.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts.

Hip Fracture

A break in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone) near the hip joint, often caused by falls or impacts, predominantly affecting older adults.