An Older Female Adult Had Surgery One Day Ago, and the Nurse

Multiple Choice

An older female adult had surgery one day ago, and the nurse thinks that the woman also has dementia. While assessing the patient, what indication would the nurse use to determine that the older adult is experiencing pain?

A) The patient holds her abdomen tightly.
B) The patient has stable vital signs.
C) The patient is not verbalizing.
D) The patient moves during sleep.