The nurse is performing an assessment on a 23-year-old client who is being seen for chronic back pain. During the assessment, which of the following findings can be anticipated? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increased pulse rate
2. Increased respiratory rate
3. Normal pulse rate
4. Normal blood pressure
5. Diaphoresis
3,4
Rationale 1: Increased pulse rate. The heart rate of the client in chronic pain will be within normal limits. The heart rate will more likely be increased in the client with acute pain.
Rationale 2: Increased respiratory rate. The respiratory rate of the client experiencing chronic pain will most likely be within normal levels. The respiratory rate will most likely increase in the client with acute pain.
Rationale 3: Normal pulse rate. The pulse rate of the client experiencing chronic pain will likely be within normal limits. Elevations in pulse rate are seen in clients experiencing acute pain.
Rationale 4: Normal blood pressure. The blood pressure findings in the client experiencing chronic pain will most likely be within normal limits. Elevations are most often seen in clients experiencing acute pain.
Rationale 5: Diaphoresis. Diaphoresis is seen most likely in the client in acute pain, not chronic pain.
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