A 99-year-old male patient has severe osteoarthritis,bilateral contractures of the lower extremities,and a stage IV pressure ulcer.He frequently moans and sleeps restlessly,and lashes out at staff during routine care.The nurse practitioner prescribes analgesic medications to be administered around-the-clock,with as-needed doses to be administered 20 minutes before care routines or dressing changes.What observation by the nurse would indicate that the pain regimen is effective?

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The ability of the patient to sleep through the night is a qualitative indicator of pain control.In options B,C,and D,the patient is demonstrating nonverbal behavior that may indicate inadequate pain management.

A 99-Year-Old Male Patient Has Severe Osteoarthritis,bilateral Contractures of the Lower