The nurse is interviewing an older adult client who is complaining of joint pain. The client verbalizes that the pain has been present for a few years. Prior to continuing the client interview, which should the nurse recognize?
1. Clients start to complain of many types of pain as they age.
2. The joint pain is probably not the real reason the client is in the office.
3. The client is most likely depressed.
4. Older adults frequently avoid seeking treatment for their pain.
Correct Answer: 4
The older adult may perceive pain as part of the aging process. They typically do not complain of pain. They may fear that the treatment prescribed may limit their independence. There is no other information given to suggest that the client is depressed or has another cause for the visit.
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