The nurse is performing a pain assessment on a patient of Asian descent.The patient does not describe the pain when asked to do so and looks away from the nurse.What will the nurse do next?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients of Asian descent might speak in soft tones and avoid direct eye contact while being comfortable with long silences.It is not correct to ask family members to evaluate pain.Without assessment of nonverbal cues,the nurse cannot determine whether the pain is minimal or severe.

The Nurse Is Performing a Pain Assessment on a Patient