. While making rounds, the nurse observes all of the following client behaviors. Which child should the nurse further evaluate for postoperative pain?
1. The 6-month-old in deep sleep.
2. The 2-year-old who is cooperative when the nurse takes vital signs.
3. The 4-year-old who is actively watching cartoons.
4. The 14-month-old who is thrashing his arms and legs.
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Explanation:
1. Children are unable to obtain deep sleep when experiencing acute pain.
2. When experiencing acute pain, children are less likely to cooperate with treatments.
3. It is difficult for children to concentrate when experiencing acute pain.
4. Young children in acute pain display a variety of behaviors, including loud crying, screaming, thrashing their arms and legs, lack of cooperation, clinging behavior, and restlessness and irritability.
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