2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old client. What is the most appropriate pain scale for the nurse to use during the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Wong-Baker Pain Scale is particularly suitable for a 4-year-old because it uses faces to represent varying levels of pain, making it easily understandable for young children who may struggle with verbal descriptions.
The McGill Pain Scale (A) is more complex and suited for older children and adults who can articulate their pain experiences.
The FLACC Pain Scale (B) is useful for non-verbal children but is typically used for infants and toddlers, making it less appropriate for a verbal 4-year-old.
The CRIES Pain Scale (C) is designed for neonates and infants, focusing on physiological and behavioral indicators, which are not applicable for a child of this age.