Why Use a Specific Pain Intensity Scale in the Critical

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why use a specific pain intensity scale in the critical care unit?

• A) It eliminates the subjective component from the assessment.
• B) It focuses on the objective component of the assessment.
• C) It provides consistency of assessment and management.
• D) It provides a way to interpret physiologic indicators.

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