What assessment should a nurse make to evaluate the presence of pain in a patient who is cognitively impaired?
a. Amount of time spent sleeping during the day
b. Consistent stoic facial expression
c. Increased social interaction
d. Increasing confusion
D
Patients who are cognitively impaired may show pain by increased confusion, reduction in social contacts, grimacing, or squinting the eyes.
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