While assessing a patient in pain, a nurse knows that which of the following signs and symptoms support chronic as opposed to acute pain? Select all that apply.
1. Blood pressure (BP) 116/84, pulse rate (P) 76, respiration rate (R) 18
2. Sudden sharp, stabbing pain
3. Dull, aching pain over past 7 months
4. Dilated pupils
5. Withdrawn with loss of appetite
Question 2
A nurse understands there are many factors that can affect a patient's temperature. The nurse explains to a patient that which of the following situations can falsely lower the body temperature? Select all that apply.
1. Drinking something cold
2. Exercising
3. An outdoor temperature of 99F
4. A cold climate
5. Physical inactivity
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