Which Statement About Pain Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement about pain is true?

• A) Each patient perceives a painful event differently.
• B) Patients who cannot describe their pain do not really have pain.
• C) It is not necessary to assess for pain in patients who are sleeping.
• D) Infants and young children feel pain less intensely than adults do.

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Definitions:

Serving Size

The standardized amount of food typically consumed in one sitting, used for nutritional labeling and dietary guidelines.

Set Points

The theory that each individual has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body will try to maintain to stay at optimal health.

Natural Behavior Tendencies

Innate or biologically driven behaviors that occur naturally in an organism without the need for learning.

Intense Moods

Strong emotional states that can significantly impact a person's reasoning, behavior, and well-being, often beyond typical emotional experiences.