The nurse attempts to help an 86-year-old patient describe his pain because the nurse is aware the older adult may not express pain because they: (Select all that apply.)

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Older adults often do not verbalize their pain out of the mistaken belief that pain is part of aging. They are reluctant to "bother" the staff and have been culturally trained not to complain.

The Nurse Attempts to Help an 86-Year-Old Patient Describe His