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What is the definition of comfort in A state of physical, emotional, social, and
nursing? spiritual well-being in which the patient's needs
are met.
What is the definition of pain? An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience
associated with actual or potential tissue damage
and is whatever the patient says it is.
How does acute pain differ from Acute pain has a recent onset and is related to
chronic pain? tissue injury; chronic pain persists beyond
expected healing time, usually longer than 3-6
months.
What type of pain typically occurs Somatic pain, which comes from bones, joints,
with bone cancer? muscles, or connective tissue.
What type of pain arises from Visceral pain.
internal organs such as the
stomach or intestines?
What is referred pain? Pain perceived at a location other than the site of
origin due to shared nerve pathways.
What factors influence how a patient Past pain experiences, anxiety, age, culture, fatigue,
experiences pain? meaning of pain, and family or social support.
, What is the most reliable indicator of The patient's self-report.
a patient's pain level?
What pediatric pain scale is The CRIES scale.
appropriate for infants younger than
6 months?
What pain scale is commonly used The Wong-Baker FACES scale.
for children who can point to a face
that matches how they feel?
What pain scale is appropriate for The FLACC scale.
nonverbal children or those who
cannot self-report?
What nonpharmacologic Relaxation, distraction, heat/cold therapy, guided
interventions can help reduce pain? imagery, massage, and repositioning.
What teaching should nurses provide Report pain early, use rating scales,
to patients about reporting pain? understand medication schedules, and know
adequate pain control improves healing.
What is the difference between rest Rest is a state of decreased activity; sleep is
and sleep? a cyclical, physiologic state of decreased
consciousness essential for health.
What happens when a person Irritability, decreased concentration, delayed
consistently does not get enough reaction time, weakened immunity, and
sleep? mood changes.
What is insomnia? Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking
too early with non-restorative sleep.