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The Nurse Is Discussing the Effects of Pain with an Older

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The nurse is discussing the effects of pain with an older adult client diagnosed with osteoarthritis.The most therapeutic response to the client's comment of,"I wonder whether it would hurt if I took a nap in the afternoon?" would be:


A) "As long as it did not interfere with your getting a good night's sleep."
B) "I'd suggest taking your nap right after you take your pain medication."
C) "If it helps you cope better with the pain,I don't see any harm in taking a nap."
D) "I think a nap is a good idea because we seem to feel pain more when we are tired."

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