When assessing pain in a child, the nurse needs to be aware of which of the following considerations:
a. Immature neurologic development results in reduced sensation of pain.
b. Inadequate or inconsistent relief of pain is widespread.
c. Reliable assessment tools are currently unavailable.
d. Narcotic analgesic use should be avoided
Ans: b. Inadequate or inconsistent relief of pain is widespread.
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