The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant.What is the best tool the nurse should use for evaluating pain in this infant?

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The FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) is the best tool for evaluating pain in infants and young children up to age 3 who are nonverbal or have limited verbal ability. It assesses five indicators of pain (facial expression, leg movement, activity, cry, and consolability) and assigns a score from 0-10, with higher scores indicating more severe pain. This tool is appropriate for use with infants as young as 2 months old. The other tools listed are more appropriate for use with older children or adults.

The Nurse Is Caring for an 8-Month-Old Infant