The most important information gathered while completing an assessment of pain in an adult client is

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The most reliable and valid method of assessing pain in an adult client is obtaining a verbal report from the client. While observation of body language, palpation of painful areas, and nonverbal responses from the client can provide additional information, they are not as reliable as the client's own report of their pain.

The Most Important Information Gathered While Completing an Assessment of Pain