An Older Client Is Observed Grimacing Whenever Walking and Getting

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older client is observed grimacing whenever walking and getting in and out of bed.When assessed, the client regularly denies having any pain.To best provide the client with effective pain control, the nurse initially:

• A)discusses the effects of untreated pain on the client's general wellness.
• B)offers the client a prescribed PRN analgesic.
• C)asks the client why he is denying the presence of pain.
• D)documents the symptoms that the client is exhibiting.

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