Which Assessment Actions Does the Nurse Use to Identify the Severity

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which assessment actions does the nurse use to identify the severity of pain in a client? Select all that apply.

• A)Ask for a description of the pain
• B)Select a client-appropriate pain scale
• C)Ask the client to identify the cause of the pain
• D)Inquire about what makes the pain better
• E)Have the client point to the area of pain

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