A client is admitted to the rehabilitation facility 4 months after experiencing a severe motor vehicle accident. The nurse would expect to see the following signs of chronic pain:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Client reports pain
2. Vital signs are normal
3. Client appears restless
4. Client appears depressed
5. Client's wounds are open
2,4
Rationale: Client reporting of pain is usually found in acute pain
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