The nurse notes in the patient's history that the patient has persistent, malignant pain. What is the meaning of this type of pain?
A) The pain has been present for at least 2 weeks.
B) The pain began after recent surgery and is associated with healing incisions.
C) The pain has been present for 6 or more months.
D) The pain has been present since surgery to remove cancer.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q5: Which patient has pain caused by abnormal
Q6: A patient has had chronic back pain
Q7: How do nurses assess a patient's pain?
A)
Q8: The nurse is performing a symptom analysis
Q9: Which patient would be expected to experience
Q10: A patient with a partial small bowel
Q11: A nurse is assessing a patient who
Q13: How do nurses assess pain of neonates
Q14: A patient admitted to the emergency department
Q15: A patient who had an amputation of
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents