The nurse is teaching parents about chronic pain. Which statement indicates teaching has been successful?
1. "It is sudden and of short duration."
2. "It is persistent, lasting longer than six months."
3. "It is associated with a single event."
4. "It is associated with pain and discomfort."
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Rationale:
1. Chronic pain is not sudden and short in duration.
2. Chronic pain is persistent, lasting longer than six months; it is often associated with a prolonged disease process, such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or cancer.
3. Chronic pain is not associated with a single event.
4. Chronic pain is not associated with pain and discomfort.
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