The nurse is planning to implement nonpharmacological approaches with an older patient with chronic osteoarthritis pain. What should the nurse keep in mind when implementing these approaches?
1. The effectiveness of nonpharmacological approaches is questionable.
2. Nonpharmacological approaches are less effective in the older patient.
3. Nonpharmacological approaches are more effective in the older patient.
4. Nonpharmacological approaches are effective when used with pharmacological therapy.
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Rationale: Nonpharmacological approaches are more effective when used with pharmacological therapy. Their effectiveness is not questionable by the choice to use them depends upon the patient's beliefs and willingness to use them.
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