To assess the quality of Natalie's pain, the nurse asks which question?
a) "on a scale of 0-10, how would you rate your pain?"
b) "what word best describes the pain you are experiencing?"
c) "What actions do you take to relieve the pain?"
d) "what do you fear most about your pain?"
Answer: b) "what word best describes the pain you are experiencing?"
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