Question

a client in a long - term care facility has dementia and is not able to explain when or where pain occurs. how can you tell when the person has pain? ch:23 the client’s family will tell you. behavioural changes may signal pain. the client will be stoic. pain is not a concern—clients with dementia cannot feel pain. question 16 2 pts you are reporting a client’s pain to the nurse. which of the following should you do? ch:23 use the client’s exact words. report what you think is the area of pain. report in which part of the client’s body you measured the pain. report the information at the end of the shift.

Explanation:

For the first question, since the client with dementia can't communicate pain verbally, behavioral changes like restlessness, grimacing can indicate pain. Family may not always be present to tell. Clients with dementia can feel pain and being stoic is not a reliable indicator. For the second question, using the client's exact words when reporting pain to the nurse ensures accuracy and avoids assumptions. Reporting personal - thought areas of pain, measuring pain (which isn't possible in a simple sense here), or reporting at the end of the shift are not the best practices.

Answer:

1. B. Behavioural changes may signal pain.
2. A. Use the client’s exact words.