The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with chronic pain. The nurse is especially concerned about the patient's self-concept because chronic pain does which of the following?
a. Normally has no effect on the ability to function once patients learn to deal with it
b. Can often cause increased irritability that can affect self-concept
c. Often leads to increased sleep as patients try to "escape" the pain
d. Requires pain medication that prevents self-concept alterations
B
When you care for patients who have alterations in self-concept, be particularly alert to the patient who is experiencing chronic pain. Chronic pain predisposes a person to decreased ability to function, irritability, and decreased sleep. These changes negatively affect self-concept. Many medications have actions and side effects that influence a patient's self-concept and sexuality.
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