A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about pediatric pain assessment tools and scales.
Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

FLACC Scale.

B. Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale.

Choice A rationale:

The FLACC Scale, which stands for Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, is a suitable pain assessment tool for a 6-year-old child.

It uses observable behaviors to assess pain, making it appropriate for young children who may not be able to express their pain verbally.

The scale assigns scores to each of these categories, and the total score indicates the level of pain.

Choice B rationale:

The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is another appropriate tool for assessing pain in a 6-year-old child.

It uses a series of faces with different expressions, ranging from a happy face to a crying face, to help the child express their pain level.

This visual scale is effective for young children who can point to the face that best represents their pain.

Choice C rationale:

The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and

Choice D rationale:

the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) are typically not suitable for a 6-year-old child.

These scales require a level of cognitive and numerical understanding that may be beyond the capabilities of most 6-year-olds.

NRS involves rating pain on a scale from 0 to 10, and VAS involves marking a point on a line to indicate pain severity, which may be too abstract for a child of this age.

Choice E rationale:

The McGill Pain Questionnaire is a more complex and detailed tool designed for older children and adults.

It involves a list of descriptive words and phrases to assess various aspects of pain, making it unsuitable for a 6-year-old child.

We're going to do everything we can to help you feel better.”..

Choice A rationale:

Offering pain medication immediately is not appropriate without proper assessment and a healthcare provider's order.

It's essential to assess the child's pain properly before administering any medication.

Choice B rationale:

Dismissing the child's pain and telling them it's not that bad is not appropriate.

Pain is subjective, and the child's perception of pain is real.

It's essential to acknowledge their pain and provide appropriate care.

Choice C rationale:

Assuming the child is just scared and telling them not to cry is not the right approach.

Pain should be assessed and addressed appropriately, and the child's feelings should be validated.

Choice D rationale:

This is the correct choice.

The nurse acknowledges the child's pain, expresses empathy, and assures them that everything will be done to alleviate their pain.

This approach is comforting and therapeutic.