A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about pain. Which of the following is an example of acute pain?

Choice A rationale
Vision loss and depression are not typically symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Vision loss could be a symptom of a more severe TBI or other neurological conditions.
Depression, while it can occur following a TBI, is not a direct symptom of the injury itself but rather a common psychological reaction to the changes and challenges that a person may face following the injury.
Choice B rationale

Seizures and weakness in the extremities can be symptoms of a TBI, but they are more commonly associated with moderate to severe TBIs. Mild TBIs do not typically cause seizures or weakness in the extremities.
Choice C rationale
Persistent headache can be a symptom of a mild TBI. However, aggressive behavior, while it can occur following a TBI, is not a direct symptom of the injury itself but rather a possible psychological reaction to the changes and challenges that a person may face following the injury.
Choice D rationale
Headache and confusion are common symptoms of a mild TBI. After a mild TBI, individuals may experience a headache or a feeling of pressure in the head. They may also experience confusion or feel as if in a fog.

Choice A rationale
Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves and is often associated with conditions like diabetes, infections, and traumatic injuries. It typically causes chronic pain, characterized by a burning or tingling sensation, rather than acute pain.
Choice B rationale

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. It is not an example of acute pain.
Choice C rationale
A surgical incision is a common cause of acute pain. Pain from a surgical incision occurs suddenly, usually as a result of tissue damage from the surgery, and it resolves once the tissue heals.
Choice D rationale
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. It typically causes chronic pain, not acute pain.