Which client would be most likely to have decreased anxiety ...

[cherise1989]

Which client would be most likely to have decreased anxiety about, and response to, pain as a result of past experiences?
 
  A) One who had pain but got adequate relief
  B) One who had pain but did not get relief
  C) One who has had chronic pain for years
  D) One who has had multiple pain experiences

Question 2

Which misconception is common in clients in pain?
 
  A) I will get addicted to pain medications.
  B) I need to ask for pain medications.
  C) The nurses are here to help relieve the pain.
  D) I do not have to fight the pain without help.

[31809pancho]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
An individual's experience of pain in the past, and the qualities of that experience, profoundly affect new pain experiences. Some clients have experienced severe acute or chronic pain in the past but received immediate and adequate pain relief. These clients are generally unafraid of pain and initiate appropriate requests for assistance.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Many misconceptions interfere with the client's ability to communicate pain. A common misconception is that if I ask for something for pain, I may become addicted to the medication.