A Patient's Chart Describes Visceral Pain

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient's chart describes visceral pain. What does the healthcare professional understand about this term?

• A)Is sharp and well-defined when transmitted by A-delta (Ad) fibers
• B)Is perceived as poorly localized and is transmitted by the sympathetic nervous system
• C)Arises from connective tissue, muscle, bone, or skin
• D)Is perceived as dull, aching, and poorly localized when transmitted by C fibers

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