Which of the following complications are associated with uncontrolled pain? I. increased myocardial O2 demand II. acute restrictive ventilatory defects III. hypercoagulability IV. ocular insensitivity
A. I, IV only
B. II, IV only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, III, IV
?ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: Complications that can arise from uncontrolled pain include (1) immune system dysfunction, (2) increased myocardial O2 demand, (3) acute restrictive ventilatory defects, (4) altered bowel motility, (5) hypercoagulability, and (6) persistent catabolism.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
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