A Patient Suffers from Severe Pain That Seems to Radiate

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient suffers from severe pain that seems to radiate from the abdomen up into her shoulder. Which of the following are possible?

• A) Cholecystitis or biliary stones
• B) Appendicitis or intestinal obstruction
• C) Pancreatitis or perforated duodenal ulcer
• D) Abdominal aneurysm or diverticulitis

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Definitions:

Dull Pain

A persistent, often less intense form of pain that might not have a specific, identifiable cause.

Vertebral Fractures

Breaks or cracks in the vertebrae, which are the bones of the spine, often caused by osteoporosis or injury.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by reduced bone density and quality, increasing fracture risk due to diminished bone strength.

Deep Somatic

Refers to pain that originates from ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, fasciae, and muscles, often more diffuse than superficial pain.