Which of the Following Are Characteristics of Cancer Pain

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of cancer pain?

• A)It may be acute.
• B)It may be chronic.
• C)It usually is related to tumor recurrence or treatment.
• D)It often is of less intensity than the patient reports.

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Definitions:

Dominant

Referring to the most powerful, influential, or significant element or gene in a context or system.

Gene

A unit of heredity made up of DNA occupying a fixed position on a chromosome, which is responsible for the inherited characteristics in living organisms.

Psychosocial Crises

Critical stages in an individual's life when they face significant challenges that can impact their psychological and social development.

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, distinguishing eight stages that span across an individual's lifetime.