A client is experiencing pain after spraining an ankle. The nurse real

A client is experiencing pain after spraining an ankle. The nurse realizes that the client is most likely experiencing which type of pain?

1. Mild pain
2. Severe pain
3. Somatic pain
4. Visceral pain

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Mild is not a type of pain.
Rationale 2: Severe is not a type of pain.
Rationale 3: Somatic pain originates in the skin, muscles, bone, or connective tissue. The sharp sensation of a paper cut or aching of a sprained ankle are common examples of somatic pain.
Rationale 4: Visceral pain is that which originates within an organ.