Asked by stefanie gomez on May 06, 2024
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Lasting longer than 6 months,but the cause is unidentifiable
A) acute
B) chronic malignant
C) chronic nonmalignant
Subjective Pain
Pain that is felt by the person and reported, which cannot be measured directly but is subjective to the individual's perception.
Chronic Malignant
Describing a condition or disease that is both severe, persistent over a long time, and has the potential to worsen or spread.
Chronic Nonmalignant
Describes a long-lasting disease or condition that does not involve cancerous cells.
- Understand that the experience of pain is personal and can be classified into two categories: acute and chronic.
Verified Answer
DZ
David ZhangMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chronic nonmalignant pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than 6 months without an identifiable cause, distinguishing it from acute pain, which is short-term, and chronic malignant pain, which is associated with conditions like cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Understand that the experience of pain is personal and can be classified into two categories: acute and chronic.