A patient in the Emergency Department has either a tendon or ligament injury. What pain description from the patient would the health care professional associate with these injuries?
A)Dull and diffuse, persisting over the distribution of the tendon or ligament
B)Sharp and localized, persisting over the distribution of the tendon or ligament
C)Pins-and-needle sensations that occur distal to the injury with movement
D)Intermittent and aching, occurring over the distribution of the tendon or ligament

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The pain resulting from tendon and ligament injuries is usually described as being sharp and localized, persisting over the distribution of the tendon or ligament. This selection is the only option that accurately describes this type of pain.

A Patient in the Emergency Department Has Either a Tendon