The nurse conducting a pain assessment for a patient would recognize deep somatic pain as which of the following?

A) Achy
B) Superficial
C) Radiating
D) Crampy

Deep Somatic Pain

A type of pain that originates from ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, fasciae, and muscles, often described as dull or aching.

Patient Assessment

The systematic evaluation of a patient's health status through physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests to guide treatment plans.

Pain Assessment

The evaluation process used by healthcare professionals to determine the intensity, type, and duration of a patient's pain.