The Patient Who Has Undergone Triple Cardiac Bypass Surgery 1

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient who has undergone triple cardiac bypass surgery 1 week ago is being seen for a follow up appointment at their health care facility.The incisions are healing well,but the patient is complaining of pain at the incision sites on his legs.The nurse knows that this is _____ pain.

• A) acute
• B) chronic/persistent noncancer
• C) chronic episodic
• D) idiopathic

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