A 2-year-old child cannot describe the location or severity of pain. Which pain assessment tool is most suitable?
Correct answer: C. FLACC behavioural pain scale
- A. Numeric rating scale from 0 to 10
- B. Visual analogue scale with a marked line
- C. FLACC behavioural pain scale
- D. Glasgow Coma Scale
Explanation
The FLACC scale assesses facial expression, legs, activity, crying and consolability in children who cannot reliably self-report pain. Numeric and visual analogue scales require greater communication and developmental ability.
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Care of the hospitalised child covers admission assessment, monitoring vital signs, medication safety, pain relief, nutrition, hygiene, infection prevention and safe discharge planning. It also addresses atraumatic care, therapeutic play, communication with children and parents, family participation, separation anxiety, safeguarding and the child’s rights during hospital care.
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