Arthritis is bothering, Mrs. Yates tells you that she can't

Arthritis is bothering

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Mrs. Yates tells you that she can't go to activities today because her arthritis is bothering her. She tells you that it is something that she just has to live with. You should report this pain to the nurse because:

Activities are an integral part of Mrs. Yates' care plan. Mrs. Yates may have developed a pain tolerance to her arthritis medication. Mrs. Yates may be depressed and require a referral to psychiatric services. There may still be something the nurse can do to help make Mrs. Yates more comfortable.

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