Samuel merrit University, hesi med surg
Samuel merrit University, hesi med surg ( 45 Questions)
How should the nurse document the finding of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs?
Choice A is not correct because acute pain is a general term that does not specify the type of pain experienced by the patient.
The symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs are consistent with neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic pain is a complex type of pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system1.
Therefore, the nurse should document the finding as neuropathic pain.
Choice C is not correct because visceral pain refers to pain that originates from internal organs.
Choice D is not correct because nociceptive pain refers to pain caused by tissue damage or injury.
The symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs are consistent with neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic pain is a complex type of pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system1.
Therefore, the nurse should document the finding as neuropathic pain.
Choice A is not correct because acute pain is a general term that does not specify the type of pain experienced by the patient.
Choice C is not correct because visceral pain refers to pain that originates from internal organs.
Choice D is not correct because nociceptive pain refers to pain caused by tissue damage or injury.