Which concept should the nurse use when assessing a patient's level of pain?
A) Pain is defined by the nurse based on the type of injury.
B) Consider the source of the pain when assessing for pain.
C) A family member can determine the patient's level of pain if the patient is nonverbal.
D) Pain is subjective experience of the patient.
D) Pain is subjective experience of the patient.
Explanation: A) Clinically, pain is subjectively defined as whatever the patient reports experiencing whenever it occurs.
B) Clinically, pain is subjectively defined as whatever the patient reports experiencing whenever it occurs.
C) Clinically, pain is subjectively defined as whatever the patient reports experiencing whenever it occurs.
D) Clinically, pain is subjectively defined as whatever the patient reports experiencing whenever it occurs.
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