What is the defining term for continuous or intermittent pain that does not serve as a warning of tissue damage?
a. Acute
b. Unrelieved
c. Chronic
d. Subacute
ANS: C
Chronic pain can be continuous or intermittent and may not be indicative of tissue damage.
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