The nurse is assessing a 4-week-old infant who had cardiovascular surgery to repair a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The infant is currently inconsolable. Using the CRIES scale, which score for crying is appropriate
1) 0
2) 1
3) 2
4) 3
Question 2
The nurse is conducting a pain assessment for a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Which behavioral pain assessment scale is most appropriate for this patient?
1) Behavioral Pain Score (BPS)
2) Nurses Assessment of Pain Inventory (NAPI)
3) Objective Pain Score (OPS)
4) Riley Infant Pain Scale (RIPS)
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
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