When assessing a client's pain:

a. Determining the original cause is essential.
b. Ask the client questions using the acronym OPPQRST.
c. Accept only the terms mild, moderate, or severe to describe the quality of pain.
d. Ignore the use of analgesics and narcotics.


ANS: B

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