A client with a diagnosis of lung cancer has developed bone metastases resulting in severe and protracted pain. Which of the following assessment components should the nurse prioritize when assessing the client's pain?
A) The appearance of grimacing, guarding, or wincing
B) The presence of changes in vital signs that correspond to pain
C) The client's subjective report of the character and severity of pain
D) The results of a detailed neurologic assessment
Ans: C
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Although objective signs of pain may or may not be evident, the priority component of any pain assessment is the client's self-report.
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