Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 3-year-old childA nurse is planning to collect data on the pain level of a 3-year-old child. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse plan to use?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The FACES scale suits 3-year-olds, using facial expressions, unlike visual analog, word-graphic, or numeric scales (require advanced cognition).