Question

Which children can you use the numeric pain scale with? CRIES? Non-Communicating?

Options:
A) Toddlers, Non-Verbal, Preschoolers
B) Infants, Newborns, School-Age Children
C) Adolescents, Non-Communicative, Teenagers
D) Non-Verbal, Preschoolers, School-Age Children

Answer 1

The numeric pain scale is suitable for non-verbal preschoolers and school-age children who have the ability to understand and express their pain. Preschoolers may need assistance with the scale, while school-age children are generally capable of using it independently.

Step-by-step explanation:

The numeric pain scale can be utilized with children who have the cognitive ability to understand and quantify their pain. Therefore, the correct group of children for the numeric pain scale would be D) Non-Verbal, Preschoolers, School-Age Children. This includes:

• Preschoolers (children ages 2.5 to 6), who might be able to rate their pain on a simplified scale or with assistance, depending on their developmental stage and communication skills.
• School-Age Children (children ages 6-13), who are generally capable of understanding and using the numeric pain scale appropriately.

For non-verbal individuals or those who are non-communicative for other reasons, alternative pain assessment tools should be considered, tailored to the individual's ability to communicate.