A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is unable to walk without a support due to knee pain. During his initial assessment, however, the client does not mention pain
Which of the following beliefs common in elderly clients may cause them to underreport their pain? A) Pain is harmless.
B) Pain is a normal part of aging.
C) Pain can be eliminated with medication.
D) Pain will draw their families closer to them.
B
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When assessing elderly clients, the nurse should remember that they often underreport pain. Many elderly people believe that pain is a normal part of aging, may be a punishment for past actions, may result in a loss of independence, and may indicate that death is near. Elderly clients usually do not believe that pain is harmless, that medicine will eliminate pain, or that pain will draw the family closer to the elderly client.
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