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Which statement best describes pain in nursing assistant practice?
- A.Pain is a personal experience, and what the resident reports it to be
- B.Pain exists only when vital signs are abnormal
- C.Pain can be measured exactly like temperature
- D.Residents who sleep well cannot be in pain
Correct answer
A. Pain is a personal experience, and what the resident reports it to be
Why
Pain is subjective, meaning the resident's own report is the most reliable guide. A resident can be in pain even when vital signs look normal or behavior seems calm.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Pain Observation and Reporting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-049).