Question

Keith, 12 years old, is seen in the emergency department for a severe sunburn. He is complaining of pain, which he rates 7/10. What type of pain is he suffering from?a) Visceral painb) Deep somatic painc) Superficial somatic paind) Neuropathic pain

Answer 1

C the superficial somatic pain

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C) superficial somatic pain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sunburn cause the superficial somatic pain which is characterized by the gnawing, aching and localized, and constant. It also includes the burning and cramping which can be intense and explained as the stabbing in an individual. Superficial somatic pain can also include the neuropathic pain that feels like shooting and move in radiant pattern at burning siste,

Thus, the correct answer is option C. superficial somatic pain.