An older client tells the nurse they have had joint pain for years. Which should the nurse recognize is a common finding in the older client experiencing pain?
A. Clients start to complain of many types of pain as they age.
B. The client is most likely depressed.
C. Older adults frequently avoid seeking treatment for their pain.
D. The joint pain is probably not the real reason the client is in the office.
Answer: C
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