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The parents of a child with transposition of the great vessels ask the nurse why the child looks blue.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Referred Pain
A phenomenon where pain felt in a part of the body is actually caused by injury or illness elsewhere in the body.
Central Sensitization
A condition of the nervous system that is associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain.
Peripheral Sensitization
An increase in the sensitivity of sensory neurons in the peripheral nervous system, typically leading to an exaggerated response to pain or touch.
Phantom Pain
A phenomenon where pain is felt in an absent limb or part of the body, commonly experienced by amputees.
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