An Elderly Client Has Mild Dementia and the Nurse Feels

question 11

Multiple Choice

An elderly client has mild dementia and the nurse feels the client may be in pain. The best way for the nurse to assess this client for pain is by

• A) asking direct questions about pain.
• B) changing the way the nurse phrases the questions.
• C) having the client rate pain with a 1-10 scale.
• D) using the FACES pain scale.

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