The client with a sprained ankle is complaining of pain in the injured area.Which term will the nurse use when documenting this client's pain?

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Somatic pain refers to pain that arises from skin, muscles, and soft tissues. Sprained ankle is a type of somatic pain. Visceral pain refers to pain that arises from internal organs, physiological pain is not a recognized medical term, and neuropathic pain refers to pain caused by nerve damage.

The Client with a Sprained Ankle Is Complaining of Pain