Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 407 of 1700
A resident tells you the hip pain is worse today. What should you do first?
- Give the resident an over-the-counter pain pill
- Apply heat to the hip for an hour, then check the skin
- Report the pain to the nurse for assessment
- Tell the resident to rest and wait to see how it feels
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Correct answer: Report the pain to the nurse for assessment
NAs report signs of pain to the nurse, who assesses and decides on treatment.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026