How should the nurse classify pain that a patient with lung cancer is experiencing?

A) Radiating
B) Deep somatic
C) Visceral
D) Referred

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How should the nurse classify pain that a patient with lung cancer is experiencing?A)  RadiatingB)  Deep somaticC)  VisceralD)  Referred

Brian Taylor · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :   Deep somatic pain originates in the ligaments,tendons,nerves,blood vessels,and bones.Deep somatic pain is localized and can be described as achy or tender.Cutaneous pain occurs in the superficial layers of the skin or subcutaneous tissue.Radiating pain starts at the source and extends to other locations.Visceral pain is commonly experienced in the abdominal cavity,cranium,or thorax.Visceral pain is not well localized and can be described as tight,pressure,or crampy pain.

How should the nurse classify pain that a patient with lung cancer is experiencing?

A) Radiating
B) Deep somatic
C) Visceral
D) Referred

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