The nurse is assessing for pain in the chemically paralyzed child who is intubated. Which of the following methods will the nurse use for assessing pain?

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In a chemically paralyzed and intubated child, traditional methods of pain assessment such as using a picture chart or pen and paper, or relying on verbal reports, are not possible. The child cannot communicate their pain verbally or through gestures. Therefore, the nurse must rely on physiological indicators of pain, such as increases in pulse and blood pressure, to assess pain in such patients.

The Nurse Is Assessing for Pain in the Chemically Paralyzed