A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:
a. 1 month.
b. 3-6 months.
c. 1 year.
d. 2-3 years.
ANS: B
Chronic or persistent pain has been defined as lasting for more than 3-6 months.
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