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the nurse is performing an assessment for a client related to pain. to determine the need for pain medication, on what primary source will the nurse base the decision?

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To determine the need for pain medication verbal report is the primary source will the nurse base the decision.

Which factors would the nurse take into account when performing a pain assessment on a patient in a non-life-threatening circumstance?

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Using a pain assessment tool that is cognitively and developmentally appropriate.

Reassess pain after receiving pain-relieving interventions, such as by measuring pain during rest and movement.

Look into higher pain scores based on anticipation.

tally up your pain levels.

Self-report is the most reliable and accurate method for measuring pain because it is a subjective experience. To accurately describe, evaluate, and record a patient's pain, use the PQRST method of pain assessment.

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