Types and Sources of Pain in Children
Types and Sources of Pain in Children ( 38 Questions)
The nurse is educating the client about the different types of pain.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most accurate?
The statement, "Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or dysfunction to the nervous system," is accurate. Neuropathic pain results from nerve damage or dysfunction, and this response correctly explains the nature of neuropathic pain.
This is the most accurate response among the options provided. Nociceptive pain is caused by the activation of pain receptors due to tissue damage.
The statement, "Visceral pain is pain that originates from internal organs, such as the abdomen or chest," is accurate. Visceral pain is indeed associated with internal organs. However, it is not the most accurate response because it focuses on only one type of pain (visceral) and doesn't cover the broader categories of pain, as the question intended.
The statement, "Somatic pain is pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints," is accurate. Somatic pain is associated with the musculoskeletal system.
Choice A rationale:
The statement, "Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or dysfunction to the nervous system," is accurate.
Neuropathic pain results from nerve damage or dysfunction, and this response correctly explains the nature of neuropathic pain.
Choice B rationale:
This is the most accurate response among the options provided.
Nociceptive pain is caused by the activation of pain receptors due to tissue damage.
Choice C rationale:
The statement, "Visceral pain is pain that originates from internal organs, such as the abdomen or chest," is accurate.
Visceral pain is indeed associated with internal organs.
However, it is not the most accurate response because it focuses on only one type of pain (visceral) and doesn't cover the broader categories of pain, as the question intended.
Choice D rationale:
The statement, "Somatic pain is pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints," is accurate.
Somatic pain is associated with the musculoskeletal system.