Comfort and Pain Flashcards
1
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cause of short duration; protective b/c it warns ppl of an injury or disease; common after trauma/injury/infection; has limited tissue damage and emotional response; self-limiting = there is an end; can become chronic if left untreated
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acute pain
2
Q
Persistent, lasts more than 3 – 6 months; leads to depression, anxiety, and affects their daily life in many ways
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chronic pain
3
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Culture, values, and beliefs w/ pain
4
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anxiety and fatigue
5
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therapeutic environment
6
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alternative therapies
7
Q
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non-pharmacological pain management
