Aclient who uses a fentanyl patch for chronic cancer pain complains to the nurse of the rapid onset of pain at a level 9 (0-10 scale) and requests "something for pain that will work quickly." Which of the following types of pain is the most appropriateforthe nurse to document for this client?

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Pain that occurs beyond the chronic pain already being treated by appropriate analgesics is termed breakthrough pain. Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to peripheral nerves or the central nervous system (CNS). Somatic pain is localized and arises from bone, joint, muscle, skin, or connective tissue. Referred pain is pain that is localized in uninjured tissue.

Aclient Who Uses a Fentanyl Patch for Chronic Cancer Pain