Acute pain can lead to chronic pain if not managed properly. It is important to manage acute pain to prevent it from becoming chronic. A and C are incorrect because acute pain can cause anxiety and depression, and it typically responds to painkillers and other medications. D is incorrect because acute pain usually decreases with time, as the underlying injury or condition heals.

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Acute Pain

Question 19

Multiple Choice

Acute pain

A) is not associated with anxiety and depression.
B) may precede the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
C) seldom responds to the administration of painkillers or other medication.
D) increases with the passage of time.

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