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Alyna Morales
on Oct 12, 2024
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The nurse is teaching a student nurse about pain assessment scales.Which statement by the student indicates correct understanding?
A) "You cannot use a pain scale to compare the pain of my patient with the pain of your patient."
B) "When patients say they don't need pain medication,they aren't in pain."
C) "Pain assessment scales indicate the quality of a patient's pain."
D) "A patient's behaviour is more reliable than the patient's report of pain."
Pain Assessment Scales
Instruments or tools designed to quantify an individual’s pain intensity or relief following clinical intervention, aiding in pain management and treatment planning.
Pain Medication
Drugs used to alleviate or reduce pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.
Patient Behavior
The actions and mannerisms exhibited by patients during care, which can influence treatment outcomes.
- Understand the importance and application of pain assessment scales in patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and application of pain assessment scales in patient care.