Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who is describing pain on their hand as 'throbbing and sharp.' Which type of pain is the client experiencing based on this sensory description?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Throbbing and sharp pain describe somatic pain, arising from skin or musculoskeletal tissue. Visceral pain is dull, ischemic pain is aching, and neuropathic pain is burning or tingling.