The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant. What is the best tool the nurse should use for evaluating pain in this infant?
1. FLACC scale
2. Wong-Baker FACES
3. Visual analog scale
4. Numeric rating scale
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The FLACC scale has been validated in children from 2 months to 7 years old. Options B and C are not appropriate for this age child.
Rationale 2: This pain scale would not be appropriate for a client of this age.
Rationale 3: This pain scale would not be appropriate for a client of this age.
Rationale 4: This pain scale would not be appropriate for a client of this age.
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