Of the following statements, which is the most correct about pain in the older adult?
A) Significant undertreated pain is a frequent problem for persons in nursing homes but not for those living in the community.
B) Significant pain does not significantly affect vital signs in older adults.
C) The most accurate ways to assess pain in verbal clients include client description and self-report.
D) Acute pain should be alleviated completely before the source of pain is identified.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word