To Begin Talking with a Newly Admitted Patient About Pain

question 13

Multiple Choice

To begin talking with a newly admitted patient about pain management, the nurse would most appropriately state:

• A) "You look pretty comfortable. Are you having any pain?"
• B) "Tell me about the pain you've been having."
• C) "Is this pain the same as the pain you had yesterday?"
• D) "Don't worry; this pain won't last forever."

---

Definitions:

Psychosocial Aging

The process of psychological and social changes that individuals go through as they age, impacting their relationships, self-perception, and social roles.

Gastrointestinal Problems

Disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines, that can lead to symptoms such as pain, bloating, or indigestion.

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.