Author Question: Which statement accurately describes pain experienced by the older adult? A) Boredom and ... (Read 114 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement accurately describes pain experienced by the older adult?

A) Boredom and depression may affect an older person's perception of pain.
B) Residents in long-term care facilities have a minimal level of pain.
C) The older client has decreased sensitivity to pain.
D) A heightened pain tolerance occurs in the older adult.

Question 2

The client is a male who states his wife complains that his snoring awakens her at night. The spouse is present. To obtain further data, the nurse asks the spouse what?

A) How loud is his snoring?
B) Is there silence after snoring which then is followed with a snort?
C) How long does he snore each night?
D) How often are you awakened at night due to his loud snoring?

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Boredom, loneliness, and depression may affect an older person's perception and report of pain. One myth held by many to be true is that older clients have a decreased sensitivity to pain and therefore a heightened pain tolerance. Numerous older adult clients residing in long-term care facilities have significant pain that negatively affects their quality of life.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Snoring that is followed by silence and then a snort may be a sign of obstructive apnea. Snoring is not considered a sleeping disorder and is often more disturbing to the sleep partner.