A nurse is caring for a patient who fell on the ice and has connective tissue damage in the wrist and hand. The patient describes the pain as throbbing. Which type of pain does the nurse document in this patient's medical record?

A) Visceral pain
B) Somatic pain
C) Centrally generated pain
D) Peripherally generated pain

Connective Tissue Damage

Injury or harm to the tissues that support, bind together, or separate other body organs and structures, which can impair their function.

Throbbing Pain

A type of pain characterized by a recurrent pulsating sensation, often associated with headaches, injuries, or inflammation.

Somatic Pain

Pain that originates from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues, often described as localized and dull or achy.