A patient is seen talking and laughing in the clinic's waiting room, yet complains of excruciating pain. The nurse realizes this patient is most likely demonstrating which behavior?

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Inconsistent behavioral responses to pain are a red flag for healthcare professionals to question the authenticity of reported pain. The patient laughing and talking while claiming excruciating pain may indicate that the reported pain is not genuine. However, this does not necessarily mean the patient is seeking drugs, in denial, or faking pain, as there may be other explanations for the behavioral inconsistency.

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