The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old with a history of chronic depression.The patient currently reports persistent left shoulder pain since having a fall a year ago.To best address the patient's pain,the nurse initially determines:
A) if the patient is still at risk for falls.
B) the severity of the shoulder injury.
C) how effectively depression is being managed.
D) the patient's ability to effectively cope with pain.
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