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ABCD2.Briefly describe the events that occur when
the threshold of pain has been reached and
there is injured tissue.3.Explain why referred pain can be transmitted
to a cutaneous (skin) site different from its
origin.4.Explain the mechanics of the gate control
theory and how it is believed to control pain.5.Describe the following types of pain and give
an example of each from your own experience
with patients.
a.Acute pain:b.Chronic pain:c. Intractable pain:6.Give an example of how the following factors
may influence a patient’s pain experience.
a.Culture:b.Ethnicity:c. Family, gender, or age:d.Religious beliefs:e.Environment and support people:f. Anxiety and other stressors:g.Past pain experience:7.List two experiences you have had with pain
management for patients. Note your response
to their pain and the effectiveness of your
pain management techniques. Which pain
control measures were most effective, and
what could you have done differently to
provide better pain control?
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