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PN 111 Chapters Pain, Mental Health And Nutrition (ch 6-8) Exam With
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The perception of pain is influenced by

Perception of pain is influenced by cognitive and cultural factors

What classifies pain as acute?

Recent onset—less than 6 months

Results from tissue damage.

Usually self-limiting and ends when tissue heals.

May cause physiologic signs associated with pain.

Guarding (pulling away), rubbing/pressing area, distorted posture, or fixed/continuous
movements

What are the physiologic symptoms of mild/moderate acute pain?

•Increased heart rate

•Increased blood pressure

•Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)



Tachypnea



Increased muscle tension



Dilated pupils



Decreased GI motility

What defines pain as chronic?

Pain duration > 6 months

, What are signs and symptoms of chronic pain?



Irritability, depression, withdrawal, or insomnia

Clinical manifestations of chronic pain are not those of physiologic stress (increased
VS, outward emotions etc) because patient adapts to pain

What is neuropathic pain?



R/t an interruption or misinterpretation of nerve impulses. Occurs because of abnormal
processing of sensory input.

What are the physiologic symptoms of severe acute pain?



•Pallor



•Muscle tension



•Decreased heart rate



•Rapid irregular breathing



•Nausea and vomiting



•Weakness or exhaustion

What are the 2 classifications of neuropathic pain?



Centrally generated (brain)



•Phantom pain (burning)

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