What is one way a PACU nurse can assess a patient's pain level?
a. Palpating the surgical incision
b. Wait until they are crying
c. Asking the anesthesia provider whether the patient is experiencing pain
d. Using the FACES scale
ANS: D
The adult patient is offered an opportunity to verbally describe their pain. Pediatric patients may describe their pain according to the FACES scale.
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