The nurse recognizes that many institutions are now including pain assessment as a part of:
a. the initial assessment.
b. discharge planning.
c. assessing vital signs.
d. care planning.
C
Making pain a vital sign would ensure that pain is monitored on a regular basis.
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A. 80 mm Hg B. 70 mm Hg C. 60 mm Hg D. 50 mm Hg
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