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The three major types of pain have similarities. However, acute pain differs from chronic and cancer pain in that it usually:
 
  A. Varies in intensity
  B. Lasts less than 6 months
  C. Has a rapid onset
  D. Is assessed based on subjective responses

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A client is admitted to the medical unit following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). There is evidence of left-sided hemiparesis, and the nurse will be following up on range-of-motion and other exercises performed in physical therapy.
 
  The nurse correctly teaches the client and family members which one of the following principles of range-of-motion exercises? A. Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
  B. Work from proximal to distal joints.
  C. Move the joints quickly.
  D. Provide support for distal joints.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
B. Acute/transient pain is pain that is of short duration. Chronic/persistent pain is pain that extends beyond the period of healing.
A. Acute/transient pain is pain that varies in intensity.
C. Acute/transient pain is pain that has a rapid onset.
D. Both acute and chronic/cancer pain are assessed on subjective responses.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. While the client is performing range-of-motion exercises, support should be provided for the distal joints.
A. The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance, not to the point of discomfort.
B. When performing range-of-motion exercises, begin at distal joints and work toward proximal joints.
C. Joints should be moved slowly through the range of motion. Quick movement could cause injury.


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