An Older Client with a History of Severe Arthritis Has

Multiple Choice

An older client with a history of severe arthritis has not received pain medication for over 18 hours. The client is currently complaining of severe pain in both legs. What will the nurse attribute as being the reason for the client's increase in pain?

A) Dependency on narcotics
B) Over-exaggeration of the amount of pain
C) Need for alternative measures for pain relief
D) Untreated pain resulting in lower pain threshold