Which of the Following Is Most Appropriate When the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most appropriate when the nurse assesses the intensity of the client's pain?

• A) Ask about what precipitates the pain.
• B) Question the client about the location of the pain.
• C) Offer the client a pain scale to objectify the information.
• D) Use open-ended questions to find out about the sensation.

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