Which of the following statements is true about pain?
A) Pain is a simple, objective phenomenon.
B) Pain is a protective mechanism causing one to seek treatment.
C) Only sleep deprivation can affect the patient's pain experience.
D) Pain has only one characteristic: degree of severity.
B
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