A resident has dementia. The person cannot explain when or where the pain is. How can you tell when the person has pain?
a. The person's family will tell you.
b. Behavior changes may signal pain.
c. The person will be stoic.
d. Pain is not a concern. Persons With De-mentia cannot feel pain.
B
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