What is McCaffery's definition of pain?
A. Whatever physical response that triggers the release of excitatory neurotransmit-ters resulting in the conscious perception of discomfort
B. An abstract concept involving a harmful stimulus, which signals current or im-pending tissue damage
C. A physical or emotional response to the presence of noxious stimuli that activates pain receptors
D. Whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he or she says it does
D
McCaffery's definition of pain is "whatever the experiencing person says it is and exists when-ever he or she says it does." This definition is the most personal and allows the most individua-lized input into the interpretation of the experience.
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