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 adult's pain?

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The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a non-verbal tool that can be used to assess pain in individuals who may have language barriers, as it relies on visual cues rather than verbal communication.

An Older Male Adult Who Does Not Understand or Speak