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An older adult from a traditional South Asian culture is experiencing severe chronic pain but repeatedly rates their pain as 0 out of 10 and rarely asks for analgesics. What cultural factor should the nurse consider?

The patient likely has a higher physiological tolerance for pain than other demographic groups. The patient may view pain expression as a sign of weakness or a burden to others, or believe pain is destiny to be endured. The patient is likely experiencing cognitive decline and has forgotten how to use the pain scale correctly. The patient does not actually have severe pain and the nurse's clinical assessment of pain is incorrect.

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The patient may view pain expression as a sign of weakness or a burden to others, or believe pain is destiny to be endured.

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