The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following is the best tool the nurse should use for evaluating pain in this infant?

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The FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) scale is the best tool for evaluating pain in infants and young children who cannot verbalize their pain. The scale assesses five categories of behaviors that are associated with pain, including facial expression, leg movement, activity level, cry, and consolability. The nurse can use these behaviors to assign a score to the infant to evaluate their level of pain. The Wong-Baker FACES scale and visual analogue scale are more appropriate for older children who can understand and use these tools to describe their pain.

The Nurse Is Caring for an 8-Month-Old Infant