A Patient with Predominant Pain Disorder Says,"My Pain Is from an Undiagnosed

Multiple Choice

A patient with predominant pain disorder says,"My pain is from an undiagnosed injury.I can't take care of myself.I need pain medicine six or seven times a day.I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much." It is important for the nurse to assess:

A) Mood
B) Cognitive style
C) Secondary gains
D) Identity and memory