A Nursing Instructor Is Explaining the Differences Between the Somatic

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is explaining the differences between the somatic and visceral pain felt by women in labor to a class of nursing students.Which statement about these two types of pain is inconsistent with thorough knowledge of these two types of pain?

• A) Somatic pain is more intense, sharp, and burning.
• B) Somatic pain is usually only felt in the third stage.
• C) Visceral pain is most often felt during contractions.
• D) Visceral pain usually occurs in the first stage of labor.

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