Pain assessment tools and scales in children
Pain assessment tools and scales in children ( 18 Questions)
A 5-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a right arm fracture.
The child is crying and restless.
The nurse uses the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the child's pain.
The child rates their pain as an 8/10.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Offering pain medication immediately is not appropriate without proper assessment and a healthcare provider's order. It's essential to assess the child's pain properly before administering any medication.
Dismissing the child's pain and telling them it's not that bad is not appropriate. Pain is subjective, and the child's perception of pain is real. It's essential to acknowledge their pain and provide appropriate care.
Assuming the child is just scared and telling them not to cry is not the right approach. Pain should be assessed and addressed appropriately, and the child's feelings should be validated.
This is the correct choice. The nurse acknowledges the child's pain, expresses empathy, and assures them that everything will be done to alleviate their pain. This approach is comforting and therapeutic.
We're going to do everything we can to help you feel better.”..
Choice A rationale:
Offering pain medication immediately is not appropriate without proper assessment and a healthcare provider's order.
It's essential to assess the child's pain properly before administering any medication.
Choice B rationale:
Dismissing the child's pain and telling them it's not that bad is not appropriate.
Pain is subjective, and the child's perception of pain is real.
It's essential to acknowledge their pain and provide appropriate care.
Choice C rationale:
Assuming the child is just scared and telling them not to cry is not the right approach.
Pain should be assessed and addressed appropriately, and the child's feelings should be validated.
Choice D rationale:
This is the correct choice.
The nurse acknowledges the child's pain, expresses empathy, and assures them that everything will be done to alleviate their pain.
This approach is comforting and therapeutic.