The patient with a sprained ankle is complaining of pain in the injured area.Which term will the nurse use when documenting this patient's pain?

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Somatic pain refers to pain in the skin, muscles, and connective tissues, which is what the patient with a sprained ankle is experiencing. Visceral pain refers to pain in the organs, neuropathic pain is caused by damage or dysfunction to the nervous system, and physiological pain is not a recognized medical term.

The Patient with a Sprained Ankle Is Complaining of Pain