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A resident reports new knee pain. Which set of details is most useful to report to the nurse?
- A.Only that the resident mentioned pain sometime today
- B.Location, intensity, quality, and how long it has lasted
- C.The assistant's opinion about what caused the pain
- D.Whether other residents also complained of pain
Correct answer
B. Location, intensity, quality, and how long it has lasted
Why
Location, intensity such as a 0 to 10 rating, quality such as sharp or aching, and duration help the nurse assess pain. Vague reports or personal guesses about the cause are much less useful.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Pain Observation and Reporting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-050).