Trying Not to Think About Pain Makes It More Difficult

question 118

Short Answer

Trying not to think about pain makes it more difficult for chronic pain patients to stop using prescription opioids. This is known as a(n)__________________.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a patient fully understands all of the potential risks and benefits associated with a medical procedure or treatment before it is performed.

Official Interpreter

A professionally trained individual who translates spoken or signed language, facilitating communication between people who do not share a common language.

Nursing Manager

A nurse who oversees the management and coordination of nursing services in a healthcare facility.

Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine from the body when a person cannot do it naturally.