RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2171 of 2368

An older client with arthritis says, "Pain is just part of getting old, so I stopped walking." Which response by the nurse is best?

  1. "Pain is not normal with aging, and treatment can help you stay active."
  2. "You are right about that, so rest is the best choice for you now."
  3. "Most older adults simply need to accept some pain as they get older."
  4. "Walking will only make the pain in your joints worse as time goes on."
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Correct answer: "Pain is not normal with aging, and treatment can help you stay active."

Older adults should be reassured that pain is not a normal part of aging and can be treated so they can maintain physical activity comfortably.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Care of the Older Adult: Physical Activity. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026