× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine
New Topic  
lesh0402 lesh0402
wrote...
Posts: 1002
Rep: 0 0
7 years ago
When assessing an older adult client for pain, the nurse should recognize which of these statements as TRUE?
 
  a. Older clients often do not report pain for fear of being considered complainers.
  b. Older clients request pain medication more frequently to prevent complications.
  c. Older clients believe that taking pain medication will hasten death.
  d. Older clients have little experience with the increased efficacy of current pain medications.
Read 79 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
7 years ago
A
If the nurse perceives a discrepancy between objective and subjective data, she or he should address the discrepancy with the client. Often older adults do not report pain for fear of being considered complainers.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Bold
Italic
Underline
Strikethrough
Subscript
Superscript
Insert Math Equation
Font Name
Font Color
Align left
Center
Align right
Bullet list
Numbered list
Insert a horizontal rule
Insert a table
Insert a Quote
View source
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  2319 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 1880
  
 479
  
 2923