A New Nurse Asks, "My Elderly Patient's CT Scan of the Head

question 31

Multiple Choice

A new nurse asks, "My elderly patient's CT scan of the head shows many Lewy bodies are present. What should I do about assessing for pain?" Select the best response from the nurse manager.

• A) "Ask the patient's family if they think the patient is experiencing pain."
• B) "Use a visual analog scale to help the patient determine the presence and severity of pain."
• C) "There are special scales for assessing patients with dementia. Let's review how to use them."
• D) "The perception of pain is diminished by this type of dementia. Focus your assessment on the patient's mental status."

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