Of the following, which conditions would the nurse recognize as potential sources of neuropathic pain?
Select all that apply.
Of the following, which conditions would the nurse recognize as potential sources of neuropathic pain?
Select all that apply.
1/2
Your Score/Max
+/- Scoring Rule
Statistics
Difficulty level - Hard
1/2Avg. Peers Score
Time taken - 55 s
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Adult Health
Lesson
Neurologic
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Alterations in Body Systems
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choices A and D are correct. Neuropathic pain describes constant inflammation or irritation of nerve cells that causes pain sensation due to oversensitive nerve cells and a decrease in opioid receptors. Examples of neuropathic pain sources include CNS lesions, stroke, tumor, multiple sclerosis, sciatica, shingles, and phantom limb pain.
Choices B, C, and E are incorrect. Nociceptive pain is typically predictable and temporary based on the injury. Examples of nociceptive pain sources include kidney stones, menstrual cramps, muscle strain, venipuncture, and arthritic joints.
Related Videos
2 Key Topics

00:15:40
Neuropathy
00:04:07
00:05:43
16.6 Peripheral Neuromuscular Disorders
Last Updated - 10 Jan 2024