Select the Most Reliable Indicator of Pain

question 15

Multiple Choice

Select the most reliable indicator of pain.

• A) A proxy pain rating by someone who knows the patient well
• B) Facial grimacing and crying
• C) The patient's self-report of pain
• D) Physiologic indicators, such as elevated vital signs

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Definitions:

Pay

Compensation or salary received by an employee in exchange for their labor or services provided to an employer.

Learning Opportunities

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Employee Hotline

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Non-Verbal Communication

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