A 36-year-old woman has been experiencing chronic pain for several months, a problem that has recently been found to be attributable to fibromyalgia. When assessing this patient, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to:
A) Anorexia
B) Depression
C) Anxiety
D) Confusion
Question 2
The nurse determines that an older patient is in stage II of sleep. What did the nurse observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Relaxed muscles
B) Easily awakened
C) Rapid respirations
D) Difficult to awaken
E) Minor eye movement seen
Areas of Referred Pain, Posterior View
Sensory and Emotional Components of Pain
Common Types of Neuropathic Pain
Problem
Gravitational Force Due to a Distribution of Mass Problem 1
Sites of referred pain