An Older Patient Is Observed Grimacing Whenever Walking and Getting

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older patient is observed grimacing whenever walking and getting in and out of bed.When assessed,the patient regularly denies having any pain.To best provide the patient with effective pain control,the nurse initially

• A)discusses the effects of untreated pain on the patient's general wellness.
• B)offers the patient a prescribed prn analgesic.
• C)asks the patient why he is denying the presence of pain.
• D)documents the symptoms that the patient is exhibiting.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in groups than when working alone.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Superordinate Goal

A shared goal that cannot be achieved by any one group or individual alone and requires cooperative effort.

Alcohol Abuse

The excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol leading to negative effects on an individual's health, social life, and responsibilities.