A 47-year-old female patient has a history of scoliosis and back pain. Which type of pain should the nurse realize this patient most likely is experiencing?

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Given the patient's history of scoliosis and back pain, it is most likely that she is experiencing chronic nonmalignant pain. Chronic pain lasts for more than 3-6 months and can be caused by a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders like scoliosis. Malignant pain is caused by cancer, which is not mentioned in the patient's history. Recurrent acute pain refers to episodes of pain that occur intermittently, while ongoing time-limited pain is expected to end at a specific time (such as after a surgery or injury). These descriptions do not fit the patient's situation as described.

A 47-Year-Old Female Patient Has a History of Scoliosis and Back