Which of the Following Definitions of Pain Should Guide the Nurse's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions of pain should guide the nurse's practice?

• A)Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by physical injury.
• B)Pain is discomfort manifested by elevated vital signs and grimacing.
• C)Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is.
• D)Pain is a sensation that causes the patient to avoid its source.

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Definitions:

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