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BCC Pain Chapter 34 Which statement accurately describes pain experienced by the older adult? - CORRECT ANSWER-Boredom and depression may affect an older person's perception of pain. A client havin ... g acute pain tells the nurse that her pain has gradually reduced, but that she fears it could recur and become chronic. What is a characteristic of chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic pain has far-reaching effects on the client A nurse consults with a nurse practitioner trained to perform acupressure to teach the method to a client being discharged. What process is involved in this pain relief measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-cutaneous stimulation Endogenous opioids such as endorphins: - CORRECT ANSWER-contribute to analgesia. The nurse recognizes which of the following statements is true of chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-It may cause depression in clients. How may a nurse demonstrate cultural competence when responding to clients in pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avoid stereotypical responses to pain in clients. Besides controlling pain of the postabdominal surgery client with narcotics, the nurse suggests to the client that he: - CORRECT ANSWER-use distraction. The nurse is caring for a client who has had unrelieved back pain for 3 years. How will the nurse document this type of pain? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER-somatic chronic A student nurse is prepa [Show More]

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