The nurse is caring for a client in acute pain. When assessing the client's quality of pain, which statement will the nurse use?
A. "How long have you been having pain?"
B. "Is the pain better or worse at certain times of the day or night?"
C. "What words would you use to describe your pain?"
D. "Have you noticed any time during the day or night that the pain is better or worse?"
Answer: C
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