pain scale
This type of feedback is subjective, making it difficult to interpret, so observation of nonverbal clues is important.
What is pain?
This specific pain scale, featuring faces from happy to crying, is often used to assess pain levels in children.
What is the Wong-Baker faces rating scale?
When using a standard 1 to 10 pain scale for adults, this number typically represents the "worst pain imaginable" or "unspeakable" pain.
: What is 10?
Beyond a numerical rating, a comprehensive assessment asks additional questions to determine these four characteristics of pain, including when it started and how long it lasts.
What are location, onset, duration, and other characteristics (or quality)?
Healthcare organizations mandate that patients must be assessed for pain under this specific condition.
What is "when indicated"?