Comfort Examination And Assessment Questionnaire (EAQ) Practice Exam

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A client who is alert and able to communicate rates incisional pain as 8 on a 0-to-10 scale while smiling and talking with visitors. What is the nurse's best interpretation?

The client's self-report is the most important indicator of pain The pain is probably mild because vital signs are stable The family should confirm whether the client is actually in pain The pain rating is unreliable because the client is smiling

Correct Answer:

The client's self-report is the most important indicator of pain

Explanation:

Pain is subjective. For a client who can communicate, self-report is the most reliable indicator even when behavior or vital signs do not appear consistent with severe pain.

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