A student nurse assesses a child for nonverbal signs of pain to report to the registered nurse. Which information should the student include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Complaints of nausea
B.
Diaphoresis
C.
Facial grimacing
D.
Sleepiness
E.
Tachypnea
ANS: A, B, C, E
Objective manifestations of pain include tachycardia, tachypnea, diaphoresis, sleep disturbances, hypertension, and nausea.
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