A client has had chronic back pain for several years. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client sits quietly in a chair, reads a book, talks with a companion, and does not appear to be in pain
When questioned, the client rates her pain as a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse recognizes that:
a. Many clients cannot be believed when they complain of severe pain lasting many months.
b. Clients may not have the same objective responses to chronic pain because of compensation over time.
c. The client probably has already taken a very effective pain medication.
d. This client is probably not having as much pain as she reported initially, and more assessment is required.
ANS: B
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