The nurse is caring for two clients involved in a motor vehicle accident. Both clients required explorative abdominal surgery. Neither has received any pain medication in six hours and both have asked
However, one client is in greater distress than the other. Which pain theory is useful in explaining this phenomenon? The theory of: 1. Pattern.
2. Specificity.
3. Stress.
4. Gate control.
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Rationale 1: Pattern theory implies that the pattern of the stimulus is more important than the specific stimulus. It does not address the psychosocial component of pain.
Rationale 2: Specificity theory holds that pain neurons are specific and unique and the specific pain neurons transport the sensations directly to the brain.
Rationale 3: Stress does influence a client's perception of pain but is not a specific theory.
Rationale 4: Gate control theory attempts to explain the involvement of the brain as well as nerve fibers in the pain experience. The involvement of the brain helps explain why painful stimuli are interpreted differently by people experiencing pain.
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