A client rates pain as being 7 on a scale from 0 to 10. What will the nurse document as this client's pain intensity?

1. Mild pain
2. Moderate pain
3. Severe pain
4. Physiological pain


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Mild pain is rated as being from 1 to 3 on a 0 to 10 rating scale.
Rationale 2: Moderate pain is rated as being from 4 to 6 on a 0 to 10 pain rating scale.
Rationale 3: Severe pain is rated a 7-10 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Rationale 4: Physiological pain does not describe the intensity of the client's pain.

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