After assessing a patient for pain, the nurse concludes that the pain is caused by a mechanical stimulus. What should the nurse consider as a possible cause of this patient's pain?

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Mechanical stimulus refers to physical damage or irritation to a structure or tissue. A muscle tear is an example of a mechanical stimulus that can cause pain. Burns (B) and frostbite (C) are typically caused by thermal or cold stimuli, respectively, and myocardial infarction (D) is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle.

After Assessing a Patient for Pain, the Nurse Concludes That