A patient is being treated for chronic pain. The nurse realizes that which of the following is typical of chronic pain?
A) The pain rating may be inconsistent with underlying pathology.
B) There is usually a clear, physiologic cause.
C) Pain typically lasts two months or less.
D) The pain reported is usually less severe than acute pain.
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