A pain that lasts for less than 3 to 6 months is classified as acute pain and since the client has a history of pain for 2-day duration, it falls under the definition of acute pain.
In the report given by the client, there is no display of any major defining characteristics of anxiety such as restlessness, concern about lifestyle changes, sleep disturbances.
Therefore, from the symptoms, it can be concluded that the client is suffering from acute pain due to sore throat.
