A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who is nonverbal following a traumatic injury. What would be the best way for the nurse to assess this patient's level of pain?
A) Ask the patient to draw a picture of the pain
B) Ask the paramedics what they think is the patient's pain level
C) Ask the patient to describe the pain
D) Ask the family if they have noticed any changes in the patient's behavior
D
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