Which of the Following Statements About Evaluating Patients in Pain

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about evaluating patients in pain is true?

• A)The best judge of the existence of pain is the nurse.
• B)Visible signs always accompany pain.
• C)Patients often are hesitant to report pain.
• D)Nonpharmacological interventions are better than pain medications.

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