A nurse is assessing pain in an older adult.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Ask only "yes-or-no" questions so the client doesn't get too tired.
B) Give the client a picture of the pain scale and come back later.
C) Question the client about new pain only, not normal pain from aging.
D) Sit down, ask one question at a time, and allow the client to answer.
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