NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
The nurse is performing an assessment on an elderly client who had a total hip repair this morning. Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is in pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grimacing during care is a direct behavioral indicator of pain, common in post-operative patients. Elevated blood pressure, inability to concentrate, or dilated pupils may have other causes and are less specific.
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