The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Preschool-Age Child Who

The nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is intellectually disabled and is scheduled for surgery the next day. Which should the nurse consider when choosing a pain assessment tool? Select all that apply.

A) The child's language skills
B) The child's ability to understand the concept of more and less
C) The child's ability to sit for a 10-minute evaluation
D) The child's ability to perceive pain
E) The child's ability to understand pain