The nurse is caring for a toddler client in the postoperative period. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for this client?
1. FLACC Behavioral Pain Assessment Scale
2. FACES pain scale
3. Oucher scale
4. Poker-chip tool
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The FLACC scale is an appropriate tool for infants and young children who cannot self-report pain. The FACES Scale, Oucher scale, and poker-chip tool are all self-report scales.
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