A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cance
r last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing?
a. Acute pain
b. Chronic pain
c. Somatic pain
d. Neuropathic pain
ANS: B
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