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Comprehensive nursing and healthcare study guide covering pain in older adults, pain assessment, acute and chronic pain, age-related considerations, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, medication safety, opioid management, pain communication, patient education, and individualized care. Designed to help nursing and healthcare students review geriatric pain management concepts, strengthen clinical judgment, and prepare effectively for exams and clinical assessments.

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An older adult client tells the nurse that pain is a 7 on a Administer pain medication, as prescribed.
scale from 1 to 10. Which action will the nurse take next?
Reposition the client. Rationale: If the client expresses that there is pain, the nurse will administer pain
Administer pain medication, as prescribed. medication, as prescribed.
Take vital signs.
Observe the client for signs of pain.

An older adult with dementia is exhibiting increased Take the client's vital signs.
pacing, grimacing, and agitation. What is the nurse's best
action? Rationale: Grimacing, pacing, and agitation are signs that could indicate pain in
Take the client's vital signs. persons with cognitive impairments. Increased vital signs are also signs of pain
Administer a sedative or antianxiety agent. and, thus, should be assessed first. If pain medication is warranted, the nurse
Move the client to a room closer to the nurse's station. already will have the client's blood pressure and respiratory rate in order to safely
Assist the client into bed and set the bed alarm. administer pain medication.

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