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ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 II Questions
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A nurse is evaluating the pain level of a toddler who is cognitively impaired to a nonpharmacologic intervention. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to evaluate the toddler's pain level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: FLACC. The FLACC scale is specifically designed for assessing pain in nonverbal individuals such as toddlers or cognitively impaired patients. It evaluates Facial expression, Leg movement, Activity, Cry, and Consolability. This scale is suitable for assessing pain in this population as it focuses on observable behaviors that may indicate pain. The Visual Analog scale (
A) requires the ability to comprehend and communicate pain levels, which may be challenging for a cognitively impaired toddler. The FACES scale (
B) relies on the individual's ability to understand and point to facial expressions representing pain, which may not be possible for the toddler in this scenario. The CRIES scale (
D) is typically used for neonates and may not be appropriate for a toddler.
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