As the nurse, you know physiologic factors can cause or affect the pain experience. Choose the statements that are correct about the pain experience.
A. Physical or emotional stress may initiate or exacerbate pain.
B. A client who is well rested will have more pain.
C. Pain is often decreased in the evening hours.
D. Factors in the environment such as cold or heat can initiate or exacerbate pain.
E. Overuse of muscles can trigger muscle spasms.
Answer:
A. Physical or emotional stress may initiate or exacerbate pain.
D. Factors in the environment such as cold or heat can initiate or exacerbate pain.
E. Overuse of muscles can trigger muscle spasms.
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