When asked why pain is considered the sixth vital sign, a nurse explains to a patient that pain
1. Indicates the prescribed pain medication is not sufficient.
2. Is thought to be at the root of all changes in vital signs.
3. Increases the blood pressure to dangerous levels.
4. Is a baseline that allows measurement of slight changes.
ANS: 4
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