A 77-year-old female patient who is recovering in the hospital from a total knee replacement has rung her call bell and told the nurse that she needs pain medication. When assessing the patient's pain, what principle should the nurse bear in mind?
A) Older adults tend to have a blunted pain sensation, so complaints should be followed-up promptly.
B) Older adults frequently confuse pain with other tactile sensations.
C) Pain in older adults is often unrelated to physical harm or pathophysiological processes.
D) The sensation of pain increases with age, so older adults typically feel more pain for a longer period than younger patients.
A
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