Questions and Answers
What are the different dimensions of pain according to the text?
Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
What is the primary cause of nociceptive pain?
Harmful stimulus activating the nervous system
What are the two sub-types of nociceptive pain?
Somatic and Visceral
What are the signs and symptoms of somatic pain?
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What is the total pain concept in palliative care?
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Study Notes
Dimensions of Pain
- Pain has multiple dimensions, including sensory, affective, cognitive, and sociocultural
Nociceptive Pain
- Primary cause: activation of nociceptors in response to tissue damage or inflammation
- Sub-types:
- Somatic pain: arises from skin, muscles, bones, and joints
- Visceral pain: arises from internal organs and viscera
Somatic Pain
- Signs and symptoms:
- Localized to a specific area
- Sharp, aching, or throbbing quality
- May be exacerbated by movement or palpation
Total Pain Concept
- In palliative care, total pain refers to the multidimensional experience of pain
- Encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of pain
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