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1. | A potential side effect of untreated or under-treated post surgical pain |
3. | Pain arising from tissues such as skin and superficial structures |
4. | The amount of pain a person endures before seeking help or some type of intervention. |
5. | A common type of recurrent acute pain. |
8. | A neurotransmitter involved the transmission of pain signals. |
9. | The body's attempt to decrease perception of pain. |
11. | The percentage of Americans who reported disrupted sleep due to pain. |
13. | The conversion of a noxious stimuli into an electrical impulse. |
16. | The number of million Americans suffering from chronic pain. |
17. | Pain caused by abnormal processing of pain signals |
20. | A mnemonic used to help when taking a patient history. |
21. | An awareness of an unpleasant sensation. |
23. | An important nursing intervention for all patients |
25. | A common facial expression seen in patients experiencing pain. |
27. | A preconceived opinion about something or someone |
29. | Pain that is felt in a location apart from the origin of the noxious stimuli. |
31. | A visualization technique that can be used in pain management. |
34. | One cause of chronic malignant (cancer) pain. |
35. | Pain is considered this vital sign |
36. | A visual pain scale that can be used for children |
37. | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |