The Preschool-Age Child Has Been Back from Surgery for Removal

The preschool-age child has been back from surgery for removal of a Wilm's tumor for 6 hours, the nurse anticipates the preschooler will need pain medication very soon. The nurse is aware that the preschool-age child may not complain of pain because Select all that apply.

A) The preschooler cannot give a description of his pain.
B) The preschooler may assume the nurse knows he has pain.
C) The preschooler may be afraid it may hurt more to have the pain treated.
D) The preschooler believes he must be brave.
E) The preschooler uses sleeping to deal with pain.