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Wadzanai · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a client admitted with chronic back pain. Which assessment data related to pain does the nurse anticipate for this client?

Select all that apply.
1. Sudden onset of pain.
2. Pain that interferes with daily activities.
3. Pain described as being low intensity.
4. Prolonged pain duration.
5. Pain causing a sharp elevation in body temperature.

Question 2

Which term describes the amount of pain stimulation that is needed for an individual to feel pain?

1. Pain threshold.
2. Pain tolerance.
3. Somatic interval.
4. Cephalgia reporting.

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Chronic pain is recurring and persists for a period of 6 months or longer. It invades the life of a client, impacting the daily activities of the client. The level of intensity experienced by the client with chronic pain will vary. It is not necessarily low in intensity. Sharp elevations in vital signs are not associated with chronic pain.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The pain threshold is the amount of pain stimulation a person requires in order to feel pain. Pain tolerance refers to the ability of an individual to manage differing levels of discomfort. Somatic interval and cephalgia reporting are not legitimate pain terminology.