A client is experiencing pain after spraining an ankle.The nurse realizes that the client is most likely experiencing which type of pain?

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Somatic pain is pain that originates from musculoskeletal structures such as bones, ligaments, and muscles. Spraining an ankle involves damage to these structures, thus the client is most likely experiencing somatic pain. Mild or severe pain can be experienced with somatic pain. Visceral pain is pain that originates from organs and is not applicable in this situation.

A Client Is Experiencing Pain After Spraining an Ankle