When asking about a patient's pain,it is effective to
A) ask the patient if the pain runs down his or her leg.
B) assure the patient that questions about pain are required and standard questions.
C) ask the patient if the pain is in his or her abdomen.
D) ask the patient to point to or touch the area that hurts and record the information.

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Asking the patient to point to or touch the area that hurts and recording the information is the most effective way to accurately identify the location and severity of the pain. This method also helps the healthcare provider to identify any underlying causes or conditions that may have contributed to the pain. Option A is too specific for pain assessment and may not apply to all patients. Option B is helpful, but it does not directly address the assessment of pain. Option C is also too specific and may not apply to all patients.

When Asking About a Patient's Pain,it Is Effective to