The nurse is caring for a postoperative toddler-age child. Which pain assessment tool should the nurse use to assess this child's pain?

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The FLACC Behavioral Pain Assessment Scale is the most appropriate pain assessment tool for a postoperative toddler-age child, as it assesses pain based on the child's facial expression, leg movement, activity, cry, and consolability. The other pain assessment tools listed (Poker Chip Tool, Oucher Scale, and Faces Pain Rating Scale) may be more appropriate for older children or those with different developmental levels.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Toddler-Age Child