When completing a health history with a patient, a nurse should encourage the patient to describe the symptoms in objective terms.Which statement is a good example of the description of pain?

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Describing pain on a scale from 1 to 10 is a more objective way of describing pain than using subjective or emotional descriptions such as "worst pain in the world" or comparing it to a past injury. Using specific language and numerical ratings can better help healthcare providers assess and manage pain.

When Completing a Health History with a Patient, a Nurse