The nurse is attempting to get a complete description of a client's pain. Which description by the client describes the character of the client's pain?
A) Aching and burning
B) Occasional and intermittent
C) Severe and excruciating
D) Nausea and vomiting
A
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Many terms can be used to describe pain characteristics. Examples include the following: Character: The client may describe the character of pain with terms such as aching and burning, Duration: The client may describe the duration of pain as occasional and intermittent. Severity: The intensity or severity of pain may be described as mild, slight, moderate, severe, or excruciating. Associated factors: Associated sequelae (consequences) of unrelieved pain may include nausea and vomiting.
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