Physiological AdaptationQuestion 142 of 2368
A client with retained gas in the colon reports pain felt in the shoulder. Which type of pain does this describe?
- Radiating pain
- Referred pain
- Superficial pain
- Neuropathic pain
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Correct answer: Referred pain
Referred pain is felt at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus. Radiating pain travels from one area to another.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Types of Pain. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026