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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nursing instructor is explaining the differences between the somatic and visceral pain felt by women in labor to a class of nursing students.

Which statement about these two types of pain is inconsistent with thorough knowledge of these two types of pain?
A.
Somatic pain is more intense, sharp, and burning.
B.
Somatic pain is usually only felt in the third stage.
C.
Visceral pain is most often felt during contractions.
D.
Visceral pain usually occurs in the first stage of labor.

Question 2

A laboring woman has the nursing diagnosis of fear related to incomplete childbirth education. What assessment would best indicate that actions to decrease fear have been successful?

A.
Better knowledge
B.
Chooses analgesia
C.
Decreased pain
D.
Increased pulse

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Somatic pain is sharp, intense, well-localized, burning, or prickling pain felt during the second stage of labor. It is caused by stretching of the perineal body, distention and traction, and soft tissue lacerations. Visceral pain is predominant during the first stage of labor. This deep, dull and aching, poorly localized pain is usually felt only during contractions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Anxiety and fear stimulate the release of catecholamines and heighten the sensation of pain. Decreased fear leads to relaxation and less pain. The other options do not show decreased fear.