The Reasons Why Managing Pain in Elderly People Is Complex (2069 words, 3 pages)
Pain Management in the ElderlyPain is a complex, subjective, and unpleasant sensation derived from sensory stimuli and modified by memory, expectations and emotions (Merck Co., Inc., 1995). It is a multidimensional and universally experienced phenomenon, however, the reactions and sensitivity to pain varies widely among individuals, especially for the geriatric ...
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