Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about pain in older adults? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pain is not a normal aging process.
b. Pain sensitivity decreases with age.
c. If patients do not complain, they do not have pain.
d. Opioid analgesics are often the best treatment for persistent pain.
A, D
Pain is not a normal aging process. Something pathological is usually causing the pain. Pain sen-sitivity does not decrease with age. Some patients have a variety of reactions to pain; many are stoic and refuse to give in to their pain. Opioid analgesics are beneficial for moderate-to-severe persistent pain.
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