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What can poorly managed pain lead to?
What can poorly managed pain lead to?
- Financial gain
- Physical comfort
- Social integration
- Emotional and spiritual effects (correct)
Who is often the first health professional to whom patients report their pain symptoms?
Who is often the first health professional to whom patients report their pain symptoms?
- Psychologists
- Surgeons
- Nurses (correct)
- Physical therapists
How is pain defined by Margo McCaffery?
How is pain defined by Margo McCaffery?
- As whatever the experiencing person says it is (correct)
- As a physical sensation only
- As an emotional experience only
- As an unpleasant experience only
How does the International Association for the Study of Pain describe pain?
How does the International Association for the Study of Pain describe pain?
What is acute pain?
What is acute pain?
What are some effects of untreated psychological concerns in individuals with pain?
What are some effects of untreated psychological concerns in individuals with pain?
What is the difference between acute pain and chronic pain?
What is the difference between acute pain and chronic pain?
Why can patients with chronic pain sometimes not appear to be in pain?
Why can patients with chronic pain sometimes not appear to be in pain?
What is the goal of Healthy People 2030 regarding chronic pain?
What is the goal of Healthy People 2030 regarding chronic pain?
What can lead to complications if left untreated or undertreated?
What can lead to complications if left untreated or undertreated?
Why is it important for nurses to be culturally responsive to patients' needs?
Why is it important for nurses to be culturally responsive to patients' needs?
What should be at the center of the health-care team according to the text?
What should be at the center of the health-care team according to the text?
What does effective pain management help improve according to the text?
What does effective pain management help improve according to the text?
What should nurses do in order to provide holistic care for patients experiencing pain?
What should nurses do in order to provide holistic care for patients experiencing pain?
