An older male adult who does not understand or speak English very well denies having pain, but he had knee replacement surgery two days before.Which is the best pain assessment tool for the nurse to apply when assessing the older person's pain?
A) Numeric Rating Scale
B) Verbal Descriptor Scale
C) PAINAD assessment tool
D) Visual Analogue Scale
Correct Answer:
Verified
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