Nursing Care of Patients in Pain: Chapter 10
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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?

  • Psychologists
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses (correct)
  • Physical therapists

    • 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?

    <p>As an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acute pain?

    <p>Pain resulting from burns, surgery, or other trauma to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some effects of untreated psychological concerns in individuals with pain?

    <p>Decreased treatment adherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between acute pain and chronic pain?

    <p>Acute pain typically subsides within six months, while chronic pain lasts beyond the anticipated time of healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can patients with chronic pain sometimes not appear to be in pain?

    <p>Due to the body's ability to adapt, patients with chronic pain may not appear to be in pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Healthy People 2030 regarding chronic pain?

    <p>To focus on pain reduction and its impact on daily functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to complications if left untreated or undertreated?

    <p>Breakdown of tissue, impaired immune function, and negative emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for nurses to be culturally responsive to patients' needs?

    <p>To evaluate each patient's pain care needs individually and consider their cultural differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be at the center of the health-care team according to the text?

    <p>Patients' treatment preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective pain management help improve according to the text?

    <p>Patient function and patient suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nurses do in order to provide holistic care for patients experiencing pain?

    <p>Use standardized pain assessment scales and ask about family involvement in the patient's care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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