An Older Client with a Speech Deficit from a Previous

question 24

Multiple Choice

An older client with a speech deficit from a previous stroke is admitted for a repair of a hip fracture. Which techniques will the nurse use to assess this client's pain level? Select all that apply.

• A) Ask to describe the level of pain.
• B) Observe for tense body posturing.
• C) Listen for sounds such as groaning.
• D) Notice changes in appetite or sleep.
• E) Observe facial expressions such as grimacing.

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