Types of Pain - ANSWER--Radiating Pain: Extending from the initial site of
injury to another part of the body
-Referred Pain: Pain felt in another part of the body separate from the source
of pain
--Example: Heart attack with pain in jaw or shoulder
-Intractable Pain: Persistent pain not relief by any medical interventions
(drugs and etc)
Factors Affecting the Pain Experience - ANSWER--Ethnic and cultural values
-Developmental stage
--Newborns experience pain
, --Elderly with chronic conditions can have problems with metabolism and
excretion
-Environment and support people
--Change in environment
--Is there social support? Support can affect pain
--Family perception of pain
-Past pain Experiences (How they've dealt with pain in the past
--What is the client experience?
--Past experience with good pain relief leads to belief in pain relief
-Meaning of pain
--Acute pain will diminish with time
--Chronic Pain lasts longer and patient may suffer more intensely
-Anxiety and stress
--Decreased ability to cope
--Lack of sleep
--Fatigue and muscle tension increases pain
Affective responses on Pain Assessment - ANSWER--How does the pain make
you feel?
-Chronic pain may lead to suicidal thoughts and actions
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