A patient tells the nurse he is reluctant to report his pain because he does not want to be a bother.What problems is the nurse aware that unrelieved pain can cause? (Select all that apply.)

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Pain,which is unrelieved,can cause many physical and psychological symptoms,including depression,respiratory dysfunction,decreased GI motility,and irritability.Pain causes increased oxygen demand.

A Patient Tells the Nurse He Is Reluctant to Report