Pain Is Difficult to Assess in Older Adults Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Pain is difficult to assess in older adults because:

• A) drugs act more rapidly with age.
• B) their language skills decline.
• C) they tend to exaggerate symptoms.
• D) sharp pain may be felt as a dull ache.

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