A 4-year-old child has just been released from the hospital after orthopedic surgery on one leg following a bicycle accident. The child is sitting quietly on the exam table. When asked to rate pain, the child points to the "1" on a faces rating pain scale. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do next?

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Even though the child points to a "1" on the pain scale, it is important to assess vital signs and ability to walk without pain to ensure there are no complications from the surgery or underlying injuries. Pain medication may still be necessary, but assessment should come first.

A 4-Year-Old Child Has Just Been Released from the Hospital