When Asked Why Pain Is Considered the Sixth Vital Sign

question 22

Multiple Choice

When asked why pain is considered the sixth vital sign, a nurse explains to a patient that pain

• A) Indicates the prescribed pain medication is not sufficient.
• B) Is thought to be at the root of all changes in vital signs.
• C) Increases the blood pressure to dangerous levels.
• D) Is a baseline that allows measurement of slight changes.

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