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    Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025

    A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to determine the child's pain level?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. FLACC – Used for infants or non-verbal children. B. The FACES scale allows children to express their pain visually. C. Visual Analog Scale – More appropriate for older children or adults. D. Oucher – Used for children but less commonly than FACES.

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