When the nurse is inquiring about the patient's level of pain, which of the following statements would best support the patient?
A) "Does your stomach hurt now?"
B) "How would you describe your pain?"
C) "When the pain occurs, does the medicine help?"
D) "Do you use more than one pain remedy?"

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Asking the patient to describe their pain allows for a more thorough understanding of the nature and severity of the pain, and can guide the nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care.

When the Nurse Is Inquiring About the Patient's Level of Pain