A patient experiences pain after undergoing surgery. The nurse forms a mental image of pain based on the nurse's own experiences with pain. Which term describes this mental image?
A)Phenomenon
B)Concept
C)Assumption
D)Definition

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A concept is a general idea derived from specific instances or occurrences. When the nurse forms a mental image of pain based on personal experiences, this mental image is a concept that helps the nurse understand and relate to the patient's pain.

A Patient Experiences Pain After Undergoing Surgery