A 15-year-old female scrapes her knee while playing soccer and complains of sharp and well-localized pain.Which of the following should the nurse document to most accurately characterize her pain?

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Somatic pain is superficial,arising from the skin.It is typically well localized and described as sharp,dull,aching,or throbbing.
Chronic pain has been defined as lasting for more than 3 to 6 months.
Referred pain is felt in an area removed or distant from its point of origin; the area of referred pain is supplied by the same spinal segment as the actual site of pain.
Visceral pain is pain in internal organs and lining of body cavities and tends to be poorly localized with an aching,gnawing,throbbing,or intermittent cramping quality.

A 15-Year-Old Female Scrapes Her Knee While Playing Soccer and Complains