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What this question is testing
Objective: Apply pain assessment principles for children
Prompt focus: A nurse needs to assess pain in a 2 year old child who is nonverbal. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate?
Why the correct answer works
FLACC behavioral pain scale
Correct. The FLACC scale uses observed behaviors and is appropriate for a nonverbal toddler.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
Incorrect. The FACES scale requires self report and is generally used for children 3 years and older.
Plain-language takeaway
Pain assessment tools must match the child's developmental level. For young children who cannot self report, an observational behavioral scale is appropriate.
Simple analogy
Think of apply pain assessment principles for children like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
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