The nurse is planning interventions for a patient experiencing pain. For what type of synergistic relationship should the nurse assess?
a. Inflammatory process
b. Circulatory disorder
c. Food allergy
d. Fatigue
ANS: D
Fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression act in a synergistic relationship.
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