Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 417 of 1700

Which action is a nonmedicine way to help ease a resident's pain?

  1. Play music or talk about things the resident enjoys
  2. Give the resident an extra blanket and leave the room
  3. Ask the resident to stay in one position for comfort
  4. Turn up the TV so the resident cannot think about pain
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Correct answer: Play music or talk about things the resident enjoys

Distractions such as talk, photos, games and music can ease pain.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.4: Comfort Measures

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026