Two Patients Are Hospitalized with the Same Diagnosis, but One

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two patients are hospitalized with the same diagnosis, but one is 23 years old, with acute recent pain from an injury, and the other is 64 years old, with pain of long-standing duration of several years.What is the difference in the anticipated assessments?

• A) Acute pain for young patients is more intense at the same level, but these patients experience few changes in vital signs.
• B) Young patients with acute pain exhibit fewer changes in vital signs but still report true levels of pain at levels 8 to 10.
• C) Older adult patients with chronic pain exhibit increased changes in vital signs and report levels of pain lower than reality.
• D) Older adult patients with chronic pain usually report lower levels of pain much less severe than they really are.

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Definitions:

Urine Output

A measure of the volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period of time, used as an indicator of kidney function and hydration status.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, commonly used in medical care for patients who cannot void urine naturally.

Head-To-Toe

A comprehensive assessment technique in the medical field, involving a start at the head and progressing down the body to the toes.

Brief Assessment

A quick evaluation or appraisal of a condition or situation, often used to identify needs or problems.