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Charanvir Manhas
on Oct 12, 2024
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The nurse recognizes that which of the following is a modifiable contributor to a patient's perception of pain?
A) Age and gender.
B) Anxiety and fear.
C) Culture.
D) Previous pain experience.
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, which can also be a disorder characterized by chronic, excessive worry.
Fear
An unpleasant emotional state triggered by the perception of threatening events or harm, both real and imagined, affecting behavior and physiological responses.
Perception
The process by which individuals interpret sensory information to understand their environment.
- Recognize the importance of patient education about medication use, including potential side effects and addiction risks.
- Identify factors influencing pain perception and patient responses, including cultural, psychological, and physical factors.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of patient education about medication use, including potential side effects and addiction risks.
- Identify factors influencing pain perception and patient responses, including cultural, psychological, and physical factors.