1. Pain: Answer an unpleasant phenomenon that is uniquely experienced by each individual 2. Subject: Answer pain is (objective or subjective) 3. Pain Care Bills of Rights: Answer *have report of pain taken seriously & be treated w/dignity & respect *have pain thoroughly assessed and promptly treated *be informed about what's causing pain, possible treatments, benefits, risks, andcosts *participate actively in decisions about pain management *have pain regularly assessed & treatment adjusted accordingly *Be referred to pain specialist if pain persists *Get clear & prompt answers, take time to make decisions, and refuse particulartypeof treatment 4. Acute pain (transient pain): Answer protective, temporary, usually self-limiting, has adirect cause, and resolves with tissue healing 5. Fight or flight: Answer acute pain physiological responses are ________________ responses ex: tachycardia, HTN, anxiety, diaphoresis, muscle tension 6. Chronic pain (persistent pain): Answer ongoing or reoccurs frequently, lasting longerthan 6 months and persisting beyond tissue healing