Pain Flashcards
1
Q
what is somatic pain?
A
pain that affects the muscles,bones, and joints
2
Q
what is visceral pain?
A
pain in the lining of the internal organs
3
Q
what is referred pain?
A
pain that occurs at another location
4
Q
what is neuropathic pain?
A
similar to phantom limb pain where it is a needle pin like shooting pain
5
Q
what is psychogenic pain?
A
physical pain from a psychological disease process
6
Q
what is idiopathic pain?
A
pain of unknown origin.
7
Q
what are non pharmacological nursing interventions to treat pain?
A
distraction, relaxation, imagery
