Which of the following statements best describes acute pain?
a. discomfort lasting 3 to 5 days and due to a specific cause such as surgery or injury
b. discomfort that comes on suddenly and lasts less than 8 hours
c. a sharp hurting in a specific location that comes and goes suddenly
d. any hurting that is not considered long-lasting by the individual experiencing it
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A Correct: Acute pain is characterized as generally lasting 3 to 5 days and is attributed to a specific cause such as surgery or an injury.
B Incorrect: Acute pain is not characterized by coming on suddenly and lasting less than 8 hours.
C Incorrect: Acute pain is not defined as a sharp hurting in a specific location
D Incorrect: Acute pain is not defined as any hurting that is not perceived as being long lasting.
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