Select the most important consideration when choosing a pain assessment scale.
A) Degree and cause of pain
B) Age and cognitive ability of child
C) Quality of life
D) All of the above

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When assessing pain in a child, the child needs to understand what they are being asked, and this depends upon the age of the child and the child's cognitive ability. The degree and cause of pain and the child's quality of life have nothing to do with being able to appropriately respond to a pain scale.

Select the Most Important Consideration When Choosing a Pain Assessment