An older client is observed grimacing whenever walking and getting in and out of bed.When assessed, the client regularly denies having any pain.To best provide the client with effective pain control, the nurse initially:

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Older adult clients actually underreport pain and are therefore at risk for undertreatment of pain, which may cause unnecessary suffering, exacerbation of the underlying disease, and reduction in ADLs and quality of life.

An Older Client Is Observed Grimacing Whenever Walking and Getting