Asked by Christian Cooper on Jun 08, 2024
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The nurse is evaluating a patient's pain. Which is an example of acute pain?
A) Fibromyalgia
B) Arthritic pain
C) Kidney stones
D) Lower back pain
Acute Pain
A type of pain that is sharp and severe but lasts for a relatively short period, often signaling tissue damage or an injury.
Fibromyalgia
A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.
Arthritic Pain
Pain resulting from inflammation and stiffness in the joints, often associated with arthritis.
- Recognize the differences between acute and chronic pain and their respective management strategies.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Acute pain is short term and self-limiting, often follows a predictable trajectory, and dissipates after an injury heals, such as with surgery, trauma, and kidney stones. The other conditions are examples of chronic pain in which the pain continues for 6 months or longer and does not stop when the injury heals. Fibromyalgia, arthritic pain, and lower back pain are examples of nonmalignant chronic pain (pain that continues for 6 months or longer and does not stop when the injury heals), not acute pain.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences between acute and chronic pain and their respective management strategies.