The nurse must frequently assess a client experiencing pain. When assessing the intensity of the pain, the nurse should:
A. Ask about what precipitates the pain
B. Question the client about the location of the pain
C. Offer the client a pain scale to objectify the information
D. Use open-ended questions to find out about the sensation
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C. Descriptive scales are a more objective means of measuring pain intensity. Using a pain intensity scale appropriate to client's age, developmental level, and comprehension, ask the client to rate pain. An appropriate pain rating scale is reliable, easily understood, and easy to use and reflect changes in pain intensity.
A. Asking the client what precipitates the pain does not assess intensity, but rather is an assessment of the pain pattern.
B. Asking the client about the location of pain does not assess the intensity of the client's pain.
D. To determine the quality of the client's pain, the nurse may ask open-ended questions to find out about the sensation experienced (e.g., use open-ended questions such as "Tell me what your pain feels like").
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