An 86-Year-Old Man Has Severe Degenerative Arthritis in His Hips

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Multiple Choice

An 86-year-old man has severe degenerative arthritis in his hips.In planning care for the patient,what does the nurse recognize about chronic pain in an older adult?

• A) It is more readily tolerated than in younger patients.
• B) It does not require the use of narcotic drugs for control.
• C) It is poorly tolerated because of past experiences with pain.
• D) It is often believed by the patient to be an inevitable part of aging.

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Definitions:

Kegel Exercises

Exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, and bowel.

Oral Contraceptives

Birth control pills taken by mouth to prevent ovulation and thereby reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Antibiotics

Medicinal substances used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Analgesics

Medications or substances used to reduce or eliminate pain.