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CQXA

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List two behavioral changes that could indicate a geriatric patient's pain control is inadequate.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

________ is the energy of motion.
 
  A) Work B) Kinetic energy C) Potential energy D) None of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers may include change in personality, decreased appetite, screaming, swearing, grunting, noisy breathing, crying, rocking, fidgeting, splinting or rubbing sore area, wincing, and skin that is cold, clammy, or pale.

Answer to Question 2

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