Which of the following is true in relation to pain in the older adult?
a. Pain is natural when growing old.
b. Pain sensitivity decreases with age.
c. Opioids are safe for use with the older adult.
d. Patients with cognitive impairments do not feel pain.
C
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A Pain is not a normal part of aging.
B Pain sensitivity does not decrease with age.
C Opioids can be safely used in adults.
D No evidence exists that cognitively impaired adults experience less pain than those with intact cognitive function.
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