Author Question: A treatment plan for management of chronic pain should include: 1. Negotiation with the patient ... (Read 26 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A treatment plan for management of chronic pain should include:

1. Negotiation with the patient to set personal goals for pain management
2. Discussion of ways to improve sleep and stress
3. An exercise program to improve function and fitness
4. All of the above

Question 2

Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic pain include:

1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins.
2. Chronic pain has a predominance of C-neuron stimulation.
3. Acute pain is most commonly associated with irritation of peripheral nerves.
4. Acute pain is diffuse and hard to localize.