The nurse is caring for a two-year-old child in the postoperative period. The pain assessment tool most appropriate for assessment of pain intensity in a two-year-old is the:

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The FLACC Behavioral Pain Assessment Scale is the most appropriate pain assessment tool for a two-year-old child who has limited verbal abilities. This tool assesses pain by evaluating the child's behavior, including facial expressions, leg movement, activity level, cry, and consolability. The other options, such as the Poker Chip Tool and Oucher Scale, may be more appropriate for older children, while the Faces Pain Rating Scale relies on the child's ability to understand and communicate their pain using facial expressions.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Two-Year-Old Child in the Postoperative