The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in Acute Pain

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client in acute pain.When assessing the client's quality of pain,which statement will the nurse use?

• A)"How long have you been having pain?"
• B)"Is the pain better or worse at certain times of the day or night?"
• C)"What words would you use to describe your pain?"
• D)"Have you noticed any time during the day or night that the pain is better or worse?"

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