The nurse is admitting an 8-year-old Vietnamese child who hit a parked car while riding a bike.The child has a fracture of the left radius and femur in addition to a fractured orbit.The child is stoic,and denies pain.The most appropriate initial action by the nurse is to:

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Administering pain medication immediately and continuing on a regular basis is crucial for managing pain in a child who may be stoic due to cultural reasons or personal pain tolerance. The child's denial of pain does not negate the need for pain management, especially with significant injuries such as fractures. The FLACC scale is more appropriate for non-verbal children or those who cannot communicate their pain effectively, and relying on the child or parents to report pain may delay necessary pain management.

The Nurse Is Admitting an 8-Year-Old Vietnamese Child Who Hit