Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Farrell have both had their gallbladders removed laparascopically. Mr. Mitchell is rating his pain at a 5 on a 10-pain scale and states he does not require pain medication. Mr. Farrell is rating his pain a 5 on a 10-pain scale and is demanding something stronger for his pain. This is an example of a difference in which of the following?
a. Surgeon's skill
b Patient's pain thresholds
c. Patient's personalities
d. Patient's pain tolerance
Ans: d. Patient's pain tolerance
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What will be an ideal response?