Asked by Fizza Chaudhry on Jul 28, 2024
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A patient has had arthritic pain in her hips for several years since a hip fracture. She is able to move around in her room and has not offered any complaints so far this morning. However, when asked, she states that her pain is "bad this morning" and rates it at an 8 on a 1-to-10 scale. What is the likely reason for this?
A) The patient is addicted to her pain medications and cannot obtain pain relief.
B) The patient does not want to trouble the nursing staff with her complaints.
C) The patient is not in pain but rates it high to receive pain medication.
D) The patient has experienced chronic pain for years and has adapted to it.
Hip Fracture
A break in the femur (thigh bone) near the hip joint, commonly caused by falls or direct impacts.
Chronic Pain
Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years and continues beyond the typical recovery time for an injury or illness.
Arthritic Pain
Pain resulting from inflammation, wear, and tear, or degeneration of joints characteristic of various forms of arthritis.
- Identify the distinctions between acute and chronic pain, along with their corresponding approaches to management.
- Assess the role of nonverbal signals in the appraisal of pain severity, especially in demographics that face challenges in effective communication, including infants, children, and dementia patients.
Verified Answer
AK
Alicia KeithAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Persons with chronic pain typically try to give little indication that they are in pain and, over time, adapt to the pain. As a result, they are at risk for underdetection.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions between acute and chronic pain, along with their corresponding approaches to management.
- Assess the role of nonverbal signals in the appraisal of pain severity, especially in demographics that face challenges in effective communication, including infants, children, and dementia patients.