A Patient Has Been Treated for Lung Cancer for 3

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has been treated for lung cancer for 3 years. Over the past few months, the patient has noticed that the opioid analgesic is not helping as much as it had previously and more medication is needed for the same pain relief. The nurse is aware that this patient is experiencing which of these?

• A) Opioid addiction
• B) Opioid tolerance
• C) Opioid toxicity
• D) Opioid abstinence syndrome

Understand the concepts and applications of hypnosis, including its practice, theoretical underpinnings, and effects on perception and pain management.

Comprehend the role of social influence and suggestibility in shaping human behavior and experiences.

Grasp the physiological and psychological processes involved in sensory experiences, including pain relief through dissociation or placebo effects.

Recognize the psychological phenomenon related to expectation and perception, such as the impact of last experiences and the influence of price on perceived quality.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value.

Social Support

The psychological and material resources provided by a social network to help individuals cope with stress.

Paraplegic Patient

An individual who has lost the ability to move or feel both legs (and sometimes part of the trunk) due to spinal cord injury or disease.

Electrolyte Imbalance

A condition where the levels of electrolytes (minerals such as sodium, potassium, and calcium) in the body are either too high or too low, affecting bodily functions.