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rosent76

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The nurse is preparing to conduct a pain assessment. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  1. Duration
  2. Location
  3. Intensity
  4. Etiology
  5. Neurology

Question 2

A client states that a cramping pain started 2 hours ago and is not accompanied by any nausea or vomiting. Which type of pain is this client most likely experiencing?
 
  1. Chronic pain
  2. Phantom pain
  3. Visceral pain
  4. Acute pain



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Pain may be described in terms of duration.
Rationale 2: Pain may be described in terms of location.
Rationale 3: Pain may be described in terms of intensity.
Rationale 4: Pain may be described in terms of etiology.
Rationale 5: Pain is not described in terms of neurology.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Chronic pain, also known as persistent pain, is prolonged, usually recurring or lasting 3 months or longer, and interferes with functioning.
Rationale 2: Phantom pain is the feeling that a lost body part is present. It occurs in most people after amputation.
Rationale 3: Visceral pain tends to be characterized by cramping, throbbing, pressing, or aching qualities. Often visceral pain is associated with feeling sick.
Rationale 4: Acute pain is pain that is directly related to tissue injury and resolves when tissue heals.




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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