A New Nurse Asks, "My Elderly Patient's CT Scan of the Head

A new nurse asks, "My elderly patient's CT scan of the head shows many Lewy bodies are present. What should I do about assessing for pain?" Select the best response from the nurse manager.

A) "Ask the patient's family if they think the patient is experiencing pain."
B) "Use a visual analog scale to help the patient determine the presence and severity of pain."
C) "There are special scales for assessing patients with dementia. Let's review how to use them."
D) "The perception of pain is diminished by this type of dementia. Focus your assessment on the patient's mental status."

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