The nurse is assessing her patient for pain. The nurse recognizes the following signs that the patient is living with chronic pain:

Explanation

•Chronic pain is often accompanied by depression, social withdrawal, change in appetite, restricted activity, decreased concentration, and poor sleep.

•Acute pain is often accompanied by tachycardia, increased or decreased blood pressure, diaphoresis, tachypnea, and focusing on the pain.


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