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In a post-surgical unit, the nurse cares for many patients experiencing pain. Which situation is likely to lower a patient's pain threshold?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Anxiety activates the sympathetic nervous system, amplifying pain signals and lowering the pain threshold. Awaiting biopsy results may cause stress but not directly affect pain physiology. Sleep difficulty impacts pain tolerance but less directly. Pain thresholds vary individually.

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