The nurse notes in the patient's history that the patient has persistent, malignant pain. What is the meaning of this type of pain?
a. The pain has been present for at least 2 weeks.
b. The pain began after recent surgery and is associated with healing incisions.
c. The pain has been present for 6 or more months.
d. The pain has been present since surgery to remove cancer.
ANS: C
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