An 82-Year-Old Patient Tells the Nurse That His Reports of Pain

question 32

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old patient tells the nurse that his reports of pain in his legs were dismissed by a new physician in the practice as "just what happens to everyone." What is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?

• A) "Are you really in that much pain? Perhaps you just need to be more active."
• B) "I think the doctor is just trying to help you get used to the effects of old age."
• C) "It might be useful for you to tell the physician how you feel. Do you feel comfortable doing that?"
• D) "That doctor shouldn't treat you so poorly. You should complain to the office manager."

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