When Asked About the Severity of Pain, the 93-Year-Old Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient does not answer right away. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) Ask rapid questions: "Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?"
• B) Repeat the question in a louder voice.
• C) Say, "You must be feeling better because you're not complaining."
• D) Keep eye contact and wait for the answer.

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