Which physiologic or behavioral manifestation is more commonly associated with acute pain rather than chronic pain?
A. Inability to concentrate
B. Psychosocial withdrawal
C. Dry skin and moist oral mucous membranes
D. Reduced tendency to touch or move the affected area
A
The characteristic most common to chronic pain is psychosocial withdrawal. Dry skin and moist mucous membranes indicate an absence of or physiologic adaptation to the stress response asso-ciated with chronic pain. Clients experiencing either acute or chronic pain tend to protect the painful area. The inability to concentrate is associated much more with acute pain before any physiologic or behavioral adaptation has occurred.
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