An older patient reports pain in the legs were dismissed by a new physician as "something that happens to everyone." What is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
1. "Are you really in that much pain? Perhaps you just need to be more active."
2. "I think the doctor is just trying to help you get used to the effects of old age."
3. "It might be useful for you to tell the physician how you feel. Do you feel comfortable doing that?"
4. "That doctor shouldn't treat you so poorly. You should complain to the office manager."
3. "It might be useful for you to tell the physician how you feel. Do you feel comfortable doing that?"
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