An Older Client with a Speech Deficit from a Previous

Multiple Choice

An older client with a speech deficit from a previous stroke is admitted for a repair of a hip fracture. Which techniques will the nurse use to assess this client's pain level? Select all that apply.

A) Ask to describe the level of pain.
B) Observe for tense body posturing.
C) Listen for sounds such as groaning.
D) Notice changes in appetite or sleep.
E) Observe facial expressions such as grimacing.