A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer has recently developed ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

A patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer has recently developed metastases to the bone which is causing severe pain. The nurse would characterize this patient's pain as being which type?
 
  A) Chronic
  B) Neuropathic
  C) Somatic nociceptive
  D) Visceral nociceptive

Question 2

A patient, age 28, has sought medical attention because her hands and feet have become enlarged. She also has noticed amenorrhea and increased hair growth. These symptoms most likely indicate problems with the
 
  a. pituitary gland.
  b. adrenal glands.
  c. thyroid gland.
  d. pancreas.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Pain that originates from the bones is classified as somatic nociceptive. Chronic pain has been present for 3 months or longer. Neuropathic pain occurs from abnormal processing of sensory stimuli. Visceral pain is another term for referred pain and is deep and aching.

Answer to Question 2

A
The pituitary gland may produce an overabundance of growth hormone. This overproduction of hormones may cause changes throughout the patient's body, including enlargement of the pituitary gland and hands and feet. Female patients may develop a deepened voice, increased facial hair growth, and amenorrhea.