An assessment tool for pain in newborns employs the acronym CRIES to identify behavioral indicators of pain. In the acronym:
1. R stands for requiring more medication.
2. I stands for increased vital signs.
3. E stands for elimination.
4. S stands for sleepiness.
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. In the acronym C stands for crying, R is for requiring increased oxygen, I is for increased vital signs, E is for expression, and S is for sleeplessness.
2. Correct. In the acronym C stands for crying, R is for requiring increased oxygen, I is for in-creased vital signs, E is for expression, and S is for sleeplessness.
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