Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
Which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement when assessing a four (4)-year-old client in acute pain?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The FACES pain scale (pointing to faces) is age-appropriate for a 4-year-old, per pediatric pain assessment guidelines. Simple words are vague, numeric scales are for older children, and scheduled medication is not assessment.