A Patient States That He or She Is Experiencing Pain

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient states that he or she is experiencing pain in the lower back.What is the best way for the nurse to document this subjective information?

• A) "Seems back is hurting."
• B) "States 'My lower back hurts.'"
• C) "Grimaces when moving; I believe patient has lower back pain."
• D) "Appears to be uncomfortable with lower back pain."

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Definitions:

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