The nurse is managing children who have chronic diseases in a neighborhood clinic. What are some examples of chronic conditions? Select all that apply
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Compound fracture
E) Acute asthma
F) Bronchopneumonia
Ans: A, C, E
Chronic pain is defined as pain that continues past the expected point of healing for injured tissue. Diabetes, arthritis, and asthma are examples of chronic pain. Acute pain is defined as pain that is associated with a rapid onset of varying intensity. It usually indicates tissue damage and resolves with healing of the injury. Examples include heart attack, fractures, and bronchopneumonia.
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