A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:
A) 1 month
B) 3 to 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 to 3 years

Question

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Chronic or persistent pain has been defined as lasting for more than 3 to 6 months.
One month is too short a time period to be classified as chronic pain.
Chronic or persistent pain has been defined as lasting for more than 3 to 6 months; 1 year is too long.
Chronic or persistent pain has been defined as lasting for more than 3 to 6 months; 2 to 3 years is too long.

A Nurse Should Document on the Chart That Chronic Pain