Pain Management

1. This kind of pain is severe and goes away when the underlying problem is cured.

2. This is a nonverbal sign of pain that should be reported to a nurse or doctor.

3. This is a common type of chronic pain.

4. This can be a helpful treatment for back pain, headaches, and arthritis.

5. This kind of pain is persistent and ongoing and sometimes occurs without a known cause.

6. We should always believe what a patient tells us about his or her pain.

7. Warm or cold compresses aren’t helpful in relieving pain.

8. Confused people and the elderly have a higher pain tolerance.

9. Nothing can be done to relieve certain types of pain.

10. Elderly and disabled people are likely to get addicted to painkillers.