A client is experiencing severe pain in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen that is rated as a 10 on a pain scale of 0-10. The client is also experiencing nausea, vomiting, and restlessness
Based on this data, the nurse concludes that the client is experiencing which phenomenon?
A) Acute pain
B) Chronic pain
C) End-of-life pain
D) Fibromyalgia pain
Answer: A
Acute pain is pain of varying severity, location, and etiology that
Lasts fewer than 6 months. Acute pain is often manifested by nausea, vomiting, and restlessness. Chronic pain lasts longer than 6 months and persists beyond the expected period of healing. End-of-life pain is pain that is associated with the process of dying. Fibromyalgia pain is widespread muscular and joint pain.
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