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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is planning to implement nonpharmacological approaches with an older patient with chronic osteoarthritis pain. What should the nurse keep in mind when implementing these approaches?

1. The effectiveness of nonpharmacological approaches is questionable.
2. Nonpharmacological approaches are less effective in the older patient.
3. Nonpharmacological approaches are more effective in the older patient.
4. Nonpharmacological approaches are effective when used with pharmacological therapy.

Question 2

An older client is discussing problems he has when sleeping. Which of the following statements about sleep and the older adult is correct?

A) An older person does not have as much deep sleep as a younger person.
B) Normally, a person should not awaken more than once during the night.
C) The need for sleep decreases with age.
D) Disrupted sleep is not associated with depression.

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Nonpharmacological approaches are more effective when used with pharmacological therapy. Their effectiveness is not questionable by the choice to use them depends upon the patient's beliefs and willingness to use them.

Answer to Question 2

A