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Which client would be most likely to have decreased anxiety about, and response to, pain as a result of past experiences?

A) One who had pain but got adequate relief
B) One who had pain but did not get relief
C) One who has had chronic pain for years
D) One who has had multiple pain experiences

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Final answer:

The client most likely to have decreased anxiety and response to pain is the one who had pain but received adequate relief, as they have learned pain can be effectively managed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client most likely to have decreased anxiety about, and response to, pain as a result of past experiences is A) One who had pain but got adequate relief. This individual has experienced a successful pain management which can lead to a decreased anxiety about future pain because they have learned that pain can be controlled and managed effectively. The past positive experience with pain relief creates a form of conditioned response, providing them with confidence in pain treatments and potentially reducing stress and anxiety related to anticipating pain.

In contrast, B) One who had pain but did not get relief, C) One who has had chronic pain for years, and D) One who has had multiple pain experiences might have increased sensitivity to pain or anxiety due to the negative or persistent experiences with pain that were not adequately managed. Particularly with chronic pain, the innate immune system components like macrophages can cause ongoing pain despite the original tissue damage having healed, thus contributing to a continuous pain experience.

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