A patient reports severe pain during intercourse since being sexually assaulted three years ago.What is the first step in confirming the diagnosis of a pain disorder?

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While psychological factors have an important role in the onset,severity,exacerbation,or maintenance of the pain,initially the presence of a physical cause of the pain must be ruled out.The assessment of the patient's understanding of the disorder or recording of feelings regarding the trauma are not priorities until a diagnosis of pain disorder is made.Posttraumatic stress disorder is not generally characterized with reports of sustained pain.

A Patient Reports Severe Pain During Intercourse Since Being Sexually