The Oucher pain assessment tool uses a numeric scale ranking pain from:
a. 0 to 100 c. 1 to 10
b. 1 to 5 d. 0 to 20
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A Correct: The Oucher pain assessment tool uses a numeric scale ranking pain from 0 to 100 with a 6-point facial scale. If the child can count from 1 to 100 by ones or by tens, the numeric scale can be used.
B Incorrect: The Oucher pain assessment tool does not use a numeric scale ranking pain from 1 to 5.
C Incorrect: The Oucher pain assessment tool does not use a numeric scale ranking pain from 1 to 10.
D Incorrect: The Oucher pain assessment tool does not use a numeric scale ranking pain from 0 to 20.
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