The nurse is preparing to assess the pain of a young child. Which initial assessment is most appropriate?
A. Use a numerical pain rating scale.
B. Ask the child to point to any area that is hurting.
C. Ask the parent if the child has been experiencing pain.
D. Use a FACES pain rating scale.
Answer: D
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