A 5-year-old child is hospitalized with a fractured femur. Which tool should the nurse use to assess this child's pain?

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The Faces Pain Rating Scale is the most appropriate tool to use with a 5-year-old child because it uses pictures of facial expressions to help the child communicate their level of pain. The other scales listed (CRIES, SUN, and PIPP) are more appropriate for use with newborns and infants.

A 5-Year-Old Child Is Hospitalized with a Fractured Femur