Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for a nurse to ask when assessing the cognitive dimension of pain?
A) "Where is the pain located?"
B) "How does the pain affect your mood?"
C) "What do you think is causing your pain?"
D) "How would you rate your pain from 1 to 10?"
C
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