Types and Sources of Pain in Children
Types and Sources of Pain in Children ( 38 Questions)
What type of pain is the client describing?
Somatic pain Somatic pain is typically described as a sharp or aching sensation arising from the skin, muscles, or bones. It is not typically associated with the burning or tingling sensations mentioned by the client.
Visceral pain Visceral pain is pain originating from internal organs and is often described as a dull, crampy, or aching sensation. It is not characterized by burning or tingling sensations.
Neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain is characterized by abnormal processing of pain signals by the nervous system. It often presents with burning, tingling, or shooting sensations. The client's description of their pain as a burning or tingling sensation is indicative of neuropathic pain.
Oncologic pain Oncologic pain is pain associated with cancer and its treatment. It can have various qualities, but the description provided by the client, particularly the burning or tingling sensation, is more characteristic of neuropathic pain than oncologic pain.
Neuropathic pain.
Choice A rationale:
Somatic pain Somatic pain is typically described as a sharp or aching sensation arising from the skin, muscles, or bones.
It is not typically associated with the burning or tingling sensations mentioned by the client.
Choice B rationale:
Visceral pain Visceral pain is pain originating from internal organs and is often described as a dull, crampy, or aching sensation.
It is not characterized by burning or tingling sensations.
Choice C rationale:
Neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain is characterized by abnormal processing of pain signals by the nervous system.
It often presents with burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.
The client's description of their pain as a burning or tingling sensation is indicative of neuropathic pain.
Choice D rationale:
Oncologic pain Oncologic pain is pain associated with cancer and its treatment.
It can have various qualities, but the description provided by the client, particularly the burning or tingling sensation, is more characteristic of neuropathic pain than oncologic pain.