A patient comes to the emergency department and reports pain in the hip. Which patient statement best reflects chronic pain rather than acute pain? 1. "Over-the-counter pain killers do not relieve the pain." 2. "The pain feels like someone stuck me with a knife." 3. "All of a sudden I started having pain in my hip." 4. "This pain has been going on for several weeks."

A patient comes to the emergency department and reports pain in the hip. Which patient statement best reflects chronic pain rather than acute pain? 1. "Over-the-counter pain killers do not relieve the pain." 2. "The pain feels like someone stuck me with a knife." 3. "All of a sudden I started having pain in my hip." 4. "This pain has been going on for several weeks."

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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