Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about pain. Which of the following is an example of acute pain?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Surgical incision. Acute pain is sudden and short-term, typically resulting from tissue damage like a surgical incision. Fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic pain conditions with long-lasting or recurring pain. Acute pain is usually well-localized and has a clear cause, unlike the other conditions mentioned. It is important for the nurse to recognize the difference between acute and chronic pain to provide appropriate care and management.