ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from an 18-month-old toddler who is postoperative. Which of the following rating scales should the nurse use to identify the toddler's pain level?
The color tool is not a pain assessment tool; it is used to assess oxygen saturation levels.
The FACES scale is commonly used for children who are 3 years of age and older, but it may not be suitable for an 18-month-old toddler who may have limited ability to express pain through facial expressions.
The visual analog scale is typically used for older children and adults. It may not be effective for assessing pain in an 18-month-old toddler.
The FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) is a validated pain assessment tool for young children, including toddlers. It evaluates specific behaviors related to pain, making it suitable for this age group.
Choice A reason:
The color tool is not a pain assessment tool; it is used to assess oxygen saturation levels.
Choice B reason:
The FACES scale is commonly used for children who are 3 years of age and older, but it may not be suitable for an 18-month-old toddler who may have limited ability to express pain through facial expressions.
Choice C reason:
The visual analog scale is typically used for older children and adults. It may not be effective for assessing pain in an 18-month-old toddler.
Choice D reason:
The FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) is a validated pain assessment tool for young children, including toddlers. It evaluates specific behaviors related to pain, making it suitable for this age group.