The intensive care nurse plans to test nociception in the patient with a closed-head injury.Which nursing action is indicated?

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Nociception refers to the sensory nervous system's response to certain harmful or potentially harmful stimuli. Testing nociception in a patient with a closed-head injury involves assessing the patient's ability to perceive pain, which can be done by applying pressure to a sensitive area such as the nail bed. This method is a direct way to assess the patient's pain response or nociceptive pathways, unlike the other options which test different senses or motor responses.

The Intensive Care Nurse Plans to Test Nociception in the Patient