Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 2

Question 2

 

Question:

 

The most reliable indicator of a patient's pain is:

 

 

 

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Answer:

The patient’s self report of pain
 

 

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The patient’s physical symptoms
 

 

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A family member’s description of the patient’s pain
 

 

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Answer:

The patient’s report of how much pain medication he or she has been taking
 

 

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Radio buttons (single select)

 

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