Question

Which of the following pain assessment tools would best be used to assess the pain of a nonverbal 30 year old that is sedated?
Responses

Wong-Baker FACES scale
Wong-Baker FACES scale

Since they are sedated, pain assessment is not necessary
Since they are sedated, pain assessment is not necessary

Numerical system rating from 0-10
Numerical system rating from 0-10

FLACC pain scale

Answer 1

For a nonverbal 30-year-old who is sedated, the best pain assessment tool to use would be the **FLACC pain scale**.

The FLACC scale is designed to assess pain in individuals who are unable to communicate their pain verbally, making it suitable for nonverbal patients, including those who are sedated. It evaluates pain based on five criteria: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, providing a systematic way to assess pain in individuals unable to express it themselves.

The Wong-Baker FACES scale and the numerical rating system are both verbal or pictorial scales that require some level of communication or understanding, which the patient in question would not be able to provide.

Therefore, the correct choice is the **FLACC pain scale**.