A patient scrapes both knees while playing soccer and reports sharp and well-localized pain.Which of the following should the nurse document to most accurately characterize the pain?
A) Chronic pain
B) Referred pain
C) Somatic pain
D) Visceral pain

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Somatic pain is sharp and well-localized, typically resulting from injury to the skin, muscles, or soft tissues, such as a scrape on the knees.

A Patient Scrapes Both Knees While Playing Soccer and Reports