Which of the following is the only reliable source for quantifying pain?
A) The nurse
B) The pain assessment tool
C) The physician
D) The client
D
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The client is the only responsible source for quantifying pain. The nurse, the pain assessment tool, and the physician are not reliable sources to quantify pain.
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