An older client with a speech deficit from a previous stroke is admitted for a repair of a hip fracture. Which techniques will the nurse use to assess this client's pain level? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should use non-verbal cues to assess pain in a client with a speech deficit, such as observing body posture, listening for sounds, noticing changes in appetite or sleep, and observing facial expressions.

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