Select a Behavior That You Would Like to Increase or Decrease;

question 37

Essay

Select a behavior that you would like to increase or decrease; and describe how you would set up a behavioral self-management program for this behavior.

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Definitions:

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, often beyond the expected period of healing, complicating the patient's quality of life and functioning.

Assess Pain

The process of evaluating and measuring a patient’s pain intensity, quality, and location, often using scales or descriptions, to guide treatment decisions.

Morphine Sulfate

An opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain by acting on the central nervous system.

Respiratory Status

An assessment of breathing efficiency and lung function, determining if there are any issues in the respiratory system.