Many clients have misconceptions regarding assessment and treatment of pain. Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional clarification?
1. "If I don't report pain, it does not necessarily mean that I don't have any pain."
2. "I can have a back rub and think of relaxing thoughts to help decrease the amount of medication I take for pain."
3. "The best judge of the existence and severity of pain is the nurse who is taking care of me."
4. "I will be asked to rate my pain on a predetermined scale."
Correct Answer: 3
The client's self-report, not the nurse's assessment of pain, is the most reliable indicator of the existence and severity of the pain. This statement indicates the need for further education. The other statements are true and do not require further intervention by the nurse.
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