Headaches and migraines are common in children and adolescents. In assessing the severity of the headaches in children, the nurse must understand the ability of the child to describe his/her symptoms
What would be an incorrect step for a nurse to take when assessing headache pain in a young child? 1. Use an approved pain scale, such as the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale.
2. Note the mother or caregiver's report.
3. Note the child's behavior.
4. Note the nurse's own beliefs about children's perception of pain.
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1. Pain scales enable the patient to describe the level of pain for documentation and therapy purposes.
2. Caregivers and parents of children are the best sources for information because they know the child the best and can more accurately assess the pain.
3. A child in pain will exhibit irritability and want to pull away from any painful stimulus.
4. Pain is a subjective phenomenon. Young children are often unable to verbalize their symptoms and must be helped when describing their feelings by use of approved pain scales and words that they can understand.
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