Pain Assessment Summary

Question 1

the single most reliable indicator of pain

Answer 1

self report

Question 2

t/f observations of behavior and vital signs can be used instead of self report if the patient is able to communicate

Answer 2

false, not be used UNLESS patient is unable to communicate

Question 3

a decrease of ___ points on the numeric intensity scale is considered to be clinically significant and in many cases it is the best outcome possible

Answer 3

3 points