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Darlene, age 32 years, has been having back pain for a number of years, ever since suffering a compressed L2 disc as the result of a motor vehicle accident that led to surgery and extensive physiotherapy. Now she is missing time from work as a secretary because of constant pain.
Darlene has been referred to the chronic pain unit.
• As the nurse working with Darlene, what aspects of disorders of pain are important to understand?
• How would you effectively manage Darlene's pain at this time?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.