An Older Client Who Refuses Medication for Pain Is Irritable

question 24

Multiple Choice

An older client who refuses medication for pain is irritable and unable to sleep.What should the nurse explain to the client to encourage the use of pain medication?
(Select all that apply)

• A)There are high-dose medications that will eradicate the pain.
• B)The lack of pain control is causing the inability to sleep.
• C)The lack of pain control is causing irritability.
• D)The risks of taking pain medication are low in the older population.
• E)The lack of pain control will affect mobility and activity tolerance.

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