The nurse is explaining concepts associated with pain to a group ...

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The nurse is explaining concepts associated with pain to a group of patient family members. A question is asked about pain tolerance. The nurse explains that: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pain tolerance varies greatly among people.
  2. Pain tolerance is the automatic reaction of the body that often protects the individual from further harm.
  3. Pain tolerance can increase with age.
  4. Pain tolerance is a painful sensation perceived in a body part that is missing.
  5. Pain tolerance is the amount of pain stimulation a person requires to feel pain.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining the origins of pain to several nursing students. Review the examples below, and identify the one that best describes somatic pain:
 
  1. Second-degree burn
  2. Migraine headache
  3. Gas pain
  4. Knee sprain

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Answer to Question 1

1,3
Rationale: Pain tolerance varies greatly among people, and is widely influenced by psychological and sociocultural factors.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: A second-degree burn originates in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, and is an example of cutaneous pain.

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