For Many Patients, a Decision to Replace a Painful Knee

question 72

True/False

For many patients, a decision to replace a painful knee is based, in part, on the patient's feelings of vulnerability and fatigue rather than on painful physical symptoms.

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Definitions:

Inattention

A lack of focus, concentration, or attentiveness to a task or the environment.

Decreased Perceptual Field

A reduction in the range or scope of sensory awareness and interpretation, often resulting from neurological conditions or sensory impairments.

Proper Authorities

Official organizations or individuals vested with the legal power to enforce laws, regulations, or carry out government functions.

Agitated

A state of increased restlessness, nervousness, or irritability, often resulting from stress or a specific psychiatric condition.