Using the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) tool, the nurse assesses a patient with Alzheimer disease to have a score of 5. The nurse prepares to treat this patient for which level of pain?
A) No pain
B) Mild pain
C) Moderate pain
D) Severe pain
C) Moderate pain
Explanation: A) The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) is used to assess pain in older patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments for five behaviors: respiratory status, negative vocalization, facial expression, body language, and consolability. The total score ranges from 0 to 10 points; scores of 1-3 indicate mild pain, scores of 4-6 indicate moderate pain, and scores of 7-10 are associated with severe pain.
B) The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) is used to assess pain in older patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments for five behaviors: respiratory status, negative vocalization, facial expression, body language, and consolability. The total score ranges from 0 to 10 points; scores of 1-3 indicate mild pain, scores of 4-6 indicate moderate pain, and scores of 7-10 are associated with severe pain.
C) The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) is used to assess pain in older patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments for five behaviors: respiratory status, negative vocalization, facial expression, body language, and consolability. The total score ranges from 0 to 10 points; scores of 1-3 indicate mild pain, scores of 4-6 indicate moderate pain, and scores of 7-10 are associated with severe pain.
D) The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) is used to assess pain in older patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments for five behaviors: respiratory status, negative vocalization, facial expression, body language, and consolability. The total score ranges from 0 to 10 points; scores of 1-3 indicate mild pain, scores of 4-6 indicate moderate pain, and scores of 7-10 are associated with severe pain.
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