The nurse is planning care for a school-age patient experiencing undiagnosed limb pain. Which nursing diagnoses regarding pain should the nurse consider when designing this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Pain related to an invasive procedure
B) Disturbed sleep pattern related to chronic pain
C) Fear related to anticipation of painful procedure
D) Anxiety related to dressing changes that cause pain
E) Health-seeking behaviors related to the cause of pain


A, B, C
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Nursing diagnoses for children with pain focus not only on the pain but also on the stress, fear, or anxiety that pain produces. Nursing diagnoses appropriate for the child experiencing undiagnosed limb pain include pain related to an invasive procedure, disturbed sleep pattern related to chronic pain, and fear related to anticipation of painful procedure. It is unknown if the child has a dressing on the limb. The child is demonstrating health-seeking behaviors related to the cause of the pain.

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