A five-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which assessment tool is appropriate for this child?
1. CRIES Scale
2. Faces Pain Rating Scale
3. SUN Scale
4. PIPP Scale
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Rationale 1: The CRIES Scale was developed for preterm and full-term neonates.
Rationale 2: A five-year-old child should be able to use the Faces Scale to choose which face best matches the child's pain level.
Rationale 3: The SUN Scale was developed for use in newborns.
Rationale 4: The PIPP Scale was developed for premature infants.
Global Rationale:
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