NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Fundamentals Questions
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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?
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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.
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