The nurse is providing care for a 5-year-old patient whose tonsils were removed this morning. The nurse identifies the patient is in pain but not willing to speak. The nurse uses the Wong-Baker FACES scale for pain evaluation. Which indicator does the nurse expect the patient to use to describe the level of pain?

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The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is a tool designed for children to help them communicate their level of pain through facial expressions, with the frowning face indicating higher levels of pain. This method is particularly useful for young patients who may not be able to use words or numerical scales effectively to describe their pain.

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