The nurse is assessing an older adult patient diagnosed with ...

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The nurse is assessing an older adult patient diagnosed with dementia for pain. Which behavioral manifestations would indicate the patient is experiencing pain? Select all that apply.
 
  1) Increased heart rate
  2) Increased blood pressure
  3) Increased agitation
  4) Increased restlessness
  5) Increased moaning

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a Mexican American patient after an appendectomy. Which should the nurse expect based on the patient's culture regarding pain? Select all that apply.
 
  1) The patient may feel obligated to endure pain in the performance of daily activities.
  2) The patient may believe that pain is a consequence of immoral behavior.
  3) The patient may believe that methods used to relieve pain maintain balance.
  4) The patient may believe that denial of pain may delay treatment.
  5) The patient may believe that the use of medication represents weakness.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3