A novice nurse is learning the difference between pain and suffering. What kind of experience does the nurse associate with suffering? Select all that apply
1. Mental
2. Spiritual
3. Emotional
4. Physiological
5. Psychological
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: The terms suffering and pain often are used interchangeably. However, pain can more specifically be applied to the physical and sensory experience, whereas suffering better describes bearing the mental, emotional, psychological, or spiritual burden of pain. Both physical pain and mental suffering hurt.
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