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swpotter12

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about pain in older adults? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pain is not a normal aging process.
  b. Pain sensitivity decreases with age.
  c. If patients do not complain, they do not have pain.
  d. Opioid analgesics are often the best treatment for persistent pain.

Question 2

Which was the first formal action the ANA took in relation to gerontological nursing?
 
  a. Established a national geriatric nursing group
  b. Defined educational standards for geron-tology
  c. Created the ANA Division of Geriatric Nursing
  d. Formed the Council of Long Term Care Nurses


amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, D
Pain is not a normal aging process. Something pathological is usually causing the pain. Pain sen-sitivity does not decrease with age. Some patients have a variety of reactions to pain; many are stoic and refuse to give in to their pain. Opioid analgesics are beneficial for moderate-to-severe persistent pain.

Answer to Question 2

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The first formal act of the ANA to promote gerontological nursing was to form a national geria-tric nursing group in 1962 . In 1973, the ANA defined educational standards for geriatric nursing. The ANA Division of Geriatric Nursing was begun in 1966 . In 1979, the ANA formed the Council of Long Term Care Nurses.


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