Which of the following is true of changes in touch and pain sensitivity in older adults?
A) The most frequent pain complaints of older adults are back pain, peripheral neuropathic pain, and chronic joint pain.
B) With aging, individuals could detect touch less in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities.
C) Older adults are more sensitive to pain than are younger adults.
D) Increased sensitivity to pain can help older adults cope with disease and injury.

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The most frequent pain complaints of older adults are indeed back pain, peripheral neuropathic pain, and chronic joint pain. Option B is incorrect as research indicates that touch sensitivity decreases in the lower extremities first, followed by the upper extremities. Option C is also incorrect as older adults generally have decreased sensitivity to pain. Option D is not supported by research, as increased sensitivity to pain can actually worsen the experience of disease and injury in older adults.

Which of the Following Is True of Changes in Touch