You are the nurse caring for a postsurgical patient who is Asian-American who speaks very little English. How should you most accurately assess this patients pain?

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Of the listed options, a language comparison chart is most plausible. The VAS requires English language skills, even though it is visual. Asking the patient to write similarly requires the use of English. It is impractical to obtain translator services for every pain assessment, since this is among the most frequently performed nursing assessments.

You Are the Nurse Caring for a Postsurgical Patient Who