Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Pain

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding pain?

• A)If a patient complains of pain but has no physical signs, he or she is most likely exhibiting drug-seeking behaviors.
• B)Acute pain is more intense and severe than chronic pain.
• C)Pain is a subjective experience related to actual or potential tissue damage.
• D)All of the above

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