The nurse is planning care related to pain control for an older adult. The nurse incorporates what principle(s) into the plan?
A. Pain is a natural outcome of the aging process.
B. Pain perception increases with age.
C. The client may deny pain.
D. The nurse should avoid use of narcotics.
E. The client may describe pain as an "ache" or "discomfort."
Ans:
C. The client may deny pain.
E. The client may describe pain as an "ache" or "discomfort."
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