Which condition is most likely to result in chronic pain?
A. Removal of a chest tube after thoracic surgery
B. Placement of a Foley catheter
C. Knee replacement surgery
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
D
The definition of chronic pain involves the length of time the pain is experienced and/or the pro-gressive nature of the problem causing the pain. Rheumatoid arthritis meets these criteria. Chest tube removal is a quick action, causing acute procedural pain. Knee replacement surgery, al-though resulting in considerable postoperative pain, is time limited and usually relieves chronic knee pain. Foley catheters may be irritating to some clients but do not normally cause pain.
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