A 5-year-old child is receiving morphine sulfate for pain. Which statement by the caregiver indicates that further teaching is necessary?

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The child who is playing or sleeping might still be experiencing pain but is using distraction as a coping mechanism. This statement by the caregiver indicates that further teaching is needed. (Option A) Preschool-age children may become physically or verbally aggressive when in pain. (Option B) The preschool-age child experiences magical thinking and might feel that pain is a punishment for wrongdoing. (Option D) Age-appropriate pain scales can be used to assess pain in children. The FACES pain rating scale consists of 6 cartoon faces with expressions from no pain to worst pain. Educational objective: A child's expression of pain varies based on developmental stage and past experiences with pain. The nurse should use age-appropriate pain scales. A child who is asleep or playing may be experiencing pain.

A 5-Year-Old Child Is Receiving Morphine Sulfate for Pain