Where does the nurse recognize that many institutions are now including pain assessment in implementing patient care?
a. The initial assessment
b. Discharge planning
c. Assessing vital signs
d. Care planning
ANS: C
Making pain a vital sign would ensure that pain is monitored on a regular basis.
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