The nurse observes the patient during a major abdominal dressing change.Which facets of pain can be observed by the nurse during this procedure?

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During a major abdominal dressing change, the nurse can observe the patient's facial expressions, vocalizations, body movements, and other nonverbal cues that indicate pain. This falls under the category of expressing behaviors, which are one of the three facets of pain, alongside the sensory and affective components (nociception and suffering, respectively).

The Nurse Observes the Patient During a Major Abdominal Dressing