praxis exam study: How should a nurse complete a pain assessment on a young child?

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How should a nurse complete a pain assessment on a young child?

Jade Ann Paterson · Accepted Answer

Self report - what the child says ( the gold standard)
Behavioural –how the child behaves 
Physiological –clinical observations
use FLACC assessment if child unable to communicate

praxis exam study

How should a nurse complete a pain assessment on a young child?

Self report - what the child says ( the gold standard) Behavioural –how the child behaves Physiological –clinical observations use FLACC assessment if child unable to communicate

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