Which of the Following Is True of Changes in Touch

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of changes in touch and pain sensitivity in older adults?

• A) The most frequent pain complaints of older adults are back pain, peripheral neuropathic pain, and chronic joint pain.
• B) With aging, individuals could detect touch less in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities.
• C) Older adults are more sensitive to pain than are younger adults.
• D) Increased sensitivity to pain can help older adults cope with disease and injury.

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