Which tool would be least appropriate to use when assessing a 4-year-old child's pain?
A) FACES Pain Rating Scale
B) Oucher Pain Rating Scale
C) Poker Chip Tool
D) Numeric Pain Intensity Scale
D
Response:
The numeric pain intensity scale can be used with children as young as 5 years of age, but the preferred minimum age for using this tool is 7 years. The FACES and Oucher Pain Rating Scales and the Poker Chip Tool are appropriate pain assessment tools for a 4-year-old.
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