Why does the nurse always ask the client his or her pain level after taking routine vital signs?
a. To determine whether pain is influencing blood pressure and heart rate
b. To determine the need for more frequent vital sign measurement
c. To ensure that pain assessment occurs on a regular basis
d. To follow McCaffery's guidelines on pain management
C
Making pain the fifth vital sign allows more frequent and accurate assessment, which can con-tribute to better pain management.
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