An Older Client with a History of Severe Arthritis Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

An older client with a history of severe arthritis has not received pain medication for over 18 hours. The client is currently complaining of severe pain in both legs. What will the nurse attribute as being the reason for the client's increase in pain?

• A) Dependency on narcotics
• B) Over-exaggeration of the amount of pain
• C) Need for alternative measures for pain relief
• D) Untreated pain resulting in lower pain threshold

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Definitions:

Psychological Theories

Conceptual frameworks for understanding human thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and how they are developed and influenced by various factors.

Obsessions

Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder where individuals experience recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to manage anxiety.