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jeatrice

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Which statement is correct regarding the similarities and differences between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?
 
  1. Both types of pain result from injury to nerves.
  2. They respond differently to analgesic drugs.
  3. Somatic pain is a common subtype of neuropathic pain.
  4. Neuropathic pain is more common than nociceptive pain in cancer patients.

Question 2

A nurse is providing patient education to a group of elderly cancer patients. The nurse states that which of the following major problems may occur in the management of an elderly patient with cancer pain?
 
  a. Undertreatment of pain
  b. Potential for overdose
  c. Assessment of decreased sensitivity to pain
  d. Assessment of a high tolerance of pain



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Swizqar

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In elderly patients, one of the main concerns is undertreatment of pain.
Overdose is not likely in the elderly; in fact, undertreatment is more common.
Elderly patients do not have a high pain tolerance.
The elderly are not necessarily less sensitive to pain, even with a decrease in sensation overall as they age.




jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


upturnedfurball

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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