One of the best indicators of pain in a child is:
1. A change in the baseline vital signs.
2. Parents' input.
3. Restlessness.
4. All of the above can be seen in children with pain.
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1. A sign of pain in a child
2. Parents tend to recognize changes in their children before others.
3. Children in pain can be restless.
4. Vital signs, parents' input, and restlessness can all be signs of pain in a child.
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