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A nurse is assessing a client's pain level. Which pain assessment tool is commonly used for self-reporting pain in adults?
The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale uses a series of facial expressions to assess pain in children, but it is not commonly used for self-reporting pain in adults.
The FLACC Pain Assessment Scale is used to assess pain in nonverbal or preverbal individuals, such as infants and young children.
The PAINAD Scale is used to assess pain in individuals with advanced dementia who may have difficulty self-reporting pain.
The Numeric Rating Scale is commonly used for self-reporting pain in adults. It involves asking the client to rate their pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain imaginable.
Answer: d. Numeric Rating Scale
Explanation: The Numeric Rating Scale is commonly used for self-reporting pain in adults. It involves asking the client to rate their pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain imaginable.
a. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale uses a series of facial expressions to assess pain in children, but it is not commonly used for self-reporting pain in adults.
b. The FLACC Pain Assessment Scale is used to assess pain in nonverbal or preverbal individuals, such as infants and young children.
c. The PAINAD Scale is used to assess pain in individuals with advanced dementia who may have difficulty self-reporting pain.