You are caring for a patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit after falling from a horse. The patient states I hurt so bad. I suffer from chronic pain anyway, and now it is so much worse. When planning the patients care, what variables should you consider? Select all that apply.

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Nurses should understand the effects of chronic pain on patients and families and should be knowledgeable about pain-relief strategies and appropriate resources to assist effectively with pain management. There is no evidence of cognitive deficits in this patient and the difference between acute and intermittent pain has no immediate bearing on this patients care.

You Are Caring for a Patient Admitted to the Medical-Surgical