An appropriate tool to assess pain in a 3-year-old child is the: (Select all that apply.)

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The Oucher tool can be used to assess pain in children 3 to 12 years of age.The FACES pain-rating scale can be used to assess pain for children 3 years of age and older.The VAS is indicated for use with older school-age children and adolescents.It can be used with younger school-age children,although less abstract tools are more appropriate.The adolescent and pediatric pain tool is indicated for use with children 8 to 17 years of age.

An Appropriate Tool to Assess Pain in a 3-Year-Old Child