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- Talking about pain doesn't do any good because it can't be relieved.
- It is important to be strong by not talking about pain or other symptoms.
- Good patients avoid talking about pain and other symptoms.
- Doctors and nurses might find it annoying to be told about pain.
- Doctors and nurses are too busy to hear about a person's pain.
- Telling doctors and nurses about pain will lead to further tests and expenses.
- Patients who talk a lot about their pain are complainers and want attention.
- Family members will be worried if a person talks about pain and other symptoms.
- A sleeping person can not be in pain.
- A person smiling, talking, joking or watching TV can not be in pain.
- Patients will tell their doctors, nurses and family members when they have
pain.
- Doctors, nurses and family members can tell how much pain a person has.
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