When Caring for an Older Adult Client Who Does Not

question 29

Multiple Choice

When caring for an older adult client who does not speak English,which assessment tool is the most appropriate for the nurse to use to assess this client's pain?

• A)The FACES rating scale
• B)An interpreter
• C)The client's affect
• D)The client's vital signs

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Definitions:

Socially

Pertaining to or involving the interaction of individuals within a society or community.

Acculturation

The process of cultural exchange and adaptation between groups or individuals of different backgrounds, often following prolonged contact.

Ethnocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group, while not necessarily targeting its members' lives directly.

Nonviolent Resistance

A method of protest or activism that rejects the use of physical force, relying instead on various forms of peaceful demonstration to achieve goals.