A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but ...

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A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but when she does, she seeks medical attention. The nurse realizes this client understands that pain is important because it:
 
  1. is a protective system.
  2. includes the automatic withdrawal reflex.
  3. creates sensitivity to pain.
  4. helps with healing.

Question 2

A client's blood pressure measurements have a 20 mmHg difference between the upper extremity readings. Which of the following does this assessment finding suggest to the nurse?
 
  1. Arteriosclerosis
  2. Aortic aneurysm
  3. Deep vein thrombosis
  4. Subclavian steal syndrome

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Answer to Question 1

1
Pain is a protective system that includes protection from unsafe behaviors by use of reflexes, memory, and avoidance. Even though the automatic withdrawal reflex is a part of the pain response, it does not explain why pain is important. Pain does not create sensitivity to pain. Pain does not help with healing.

Answer to Question 2

4
A difference of greater than 20 mmHg when assessing bilateral blood pressure measurements is considered a significant finding in the diagnosis of subclavian steal syndrome. This blood pressure discrepancy is not a finding with arteriosclerosis, aortic aneurysm, or deep vein thrombosis.