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A nurse is planning care for an older-adult patient who is experiencing pain. Which statement made by the nurse indicates the supervising nurse needs to follow up?
 
  a. As adults age, their ability to perceive pain decreases.
  b. Older patients may have low serum albumin in their blood, causing toxic effects of analgesic drugs.
  c. Patients who have dementia probably experience pain, and their pain is not always well controlled.
  d. It is safe to administer opioids to older adults as long as you start with small doses and frequently assess the patient's response to the medication.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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