A client is grimacing and with fists clenched states,"I'm in excruciating pain." Which of these entries indicates correct documentation of the client's affect?
A)"Client is angry."
B)"Client is in a hostile mood."
C)"Client states,'I'm in excruciating pain.' Grimacing,clenched fists noted."
D)"Client is uncooperative during the assessment process."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pain assessment is to include pain intensity and quality.Pain is subjective and therefore is whatever the client states it is.Documentation require the use of quotations when describing the client's pain level if no scale is being used.

A Client Is Grimacing and with Fists Clenched States,"I'm in Excruciating