Which Statement Indicates That the Nurse Understands the Pain Experienced

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an older adult?

• A)"Older adults must learn to tolerate pain."
• B)"Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected."
• C)"Pain indicates a pathologic condition or an injury and is not a normal process of aging."
• D)"Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than do younger individuals."

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