Asked by Kayla Alvarez on Jun 16, 2024
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The nurse conducting a pain assessment for a patient would recognize deep somatic pain as which of the following?
A) Achy
B) Superficial
C) Radiating
D) Crampy
Deep Somatic Pain
A type of pain that originates from ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, fasciae, and muscles, often described as dull or aching.
Patient Assessment
The systematic evaluation of a patient's health status through physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests to guide treatment plans.
Pain Assessment
The evaluation process used by healthcare professionals to determine the intensity, type, and duration of a patient's pain.
- Understand the classification and characteristics of different types of pain.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification and characteristics of different types of pain.
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