Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 398 of 1700
Which finding is most typical of acute pain?
- Pain that lasts longer than six months without a clear end
- Higher pulse, respirations and blood pressure
- No change at all in the pulse, breathing or blood pressure
- Pain that is not in one clear part of the body but moves
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Correct answer: Higher pulse, respirations and blood pressure
Acute pain often causes visible changes such as a faster pulse and sweating.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026