The nurse is preparing to conduct a pain assessment. What should the n

The nurse is preparing to conduct a pain assessment. What should the nurse include in this assessment?

1. Duration
2. Location
3. Intensity
4. Etiology
5. Neurology

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Pain may be described in terms of duration.
Rationale 2: Pain may be described in terms of location.
Rationale 3: Pain may be described in terms of intensity.
Rationale 4: Pain may be described in terms of etiology.
Rationale 5: Pain is not described in terms of neurology.