The nurse working with patients in pain needs to recognize and avoid common misconceptions and myths about pain.With respect to the pain experience,which of the following is correct?

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The patient's own perception and description of pain should be trusted as the most accurate source of information. Other people, including healthcare professionals, can provide useful information about the pain but the patient's report should be the primary factor in assessing and managing pain.

B, C, and D are all incorrect:
B is incorrect because chronic pain can have multiple causes including physical, psychological, and social factors. 
C is incorrect because the regular use of prescribed analgesics for pain management under appropriate medical supervision does not typically lead to addiction. 
D is incorrect because the amount of tissue damage is not always related to the amount of pain a person experiences - some people may experience severe pain with minimal tissue damage, while others may have significant damage with little or no pain.

The Nurse Working with Patients in Pain Needs to Recognize