Mrs.Cheema has just returned to the surgical unit following a bowel resection.While repositioning her,the nurse notices her grimacing.She states she is having pain.What type of pain is Mrs.Cheema most likely experiencing?

A) Acute Pain
B) Chronic Pain
C) Neuropathic pain
D) Phantom pain

Neuropathic Pain

The result of a disturbance of the peripheral or central nervous system that results in pain that may or may not be associated with an ongoing tissue-damaging process

Bowel Resection

A surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the intestine, either the colon, rectum, or both.

Grimacing

A facial expression often characterized by a contortion of the face, usually indicative of pain, discomfort, or disapproval.