The nurse is caring for a patient who just had knee replacement surgery. Which factors will affect how the patient experiences pain after this surgery? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient has had rheumatoid arthritis for the last 16 years.
b. The patient is allergic to aspirin and strawberries.
c. The patient owns a business and is self-insured.
d. The patient has been a vegetarian for the last 8 years.
e. The patient had her other knee replaced 2 years ago.
f.
The patient was a marathon runner in high school and college.
ANS: A, E, F
The patient's history of rheumatoid arthritis, previous knee replacement surgery and marathon running indicate that the patient has had significant experience dealing with pain, which will affect how she experiences pain after this surgery. The other factors will not affect how the patient experiences pain.
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