Which of the Following Is the Only Reliable Source for Quantifying

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the only reliable source for quantifying pain?

• A) The nurse
• B) The pain assessment tool
• C) The physician
• D) The client

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Definitions:

Subject Bias Effect

The influence of a participant’s preconceptions or expectations on their behavior in an experiment, potentially skewing results.

Observation Technique

A research method that involves watching participants and recording relevant behavior or characteristics for analysis.

Behavior Being Observed

The act of monitoring actions or responses in a systematic way for the purpose of data collection or analysis.

Clinical Interpretation

The process of understanding and giving meaning to clinical data or findings to inform healthcare decisions.