A cyclist reports to the nurse that he is experiencing pain in the tendons and ligaments of his left leg, and the pain is worse with ambulation. The nurse will document this type of pain as which of the following?

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Somatic pain is pain that arises from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues that are supplied by somatic nerves. Tendons and ligaments fall into this category, and the pain worsens with movement or ambulation, as reported by the cyclist. Cutaneous pain is pain that comes from the skin, while visceral pain originates from the internal organs. Phantom pain refers to pain experienced in a part of the body that has been amputated.

A Cyclist Reports to the Nurse That He Is Experiencing