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When assessing a patient's pain, which question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?
Asking the patient to describe their pain helps to understand its characteristics (e.g., sharp, dull, throbbing), which guides further assessment and treatment.
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Question: When assessing a patient's pain, which question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?
Answer options:
- "What number would you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10?"
- "When did your pain start?"
- "What makes your pain better or worse?" ✅ "Can you describe your pain?"
Correct answer: "Can you describe your pain?"
Explanation: Asking the patient to describe their pain helps to understand its characteristics (e.g., sharp, dull, throbbing), which guides further assessment and treatment.
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