Question

A nurse is evaluating a young adult patient who has presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of abdominal pain. If the nurse is using the PQRST method of pain assessment, which of the following questions should be asked for the “S” portion of the assessment?

Accepted Answer

“How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is minimal pain and 10 is the most intense pain?” and “Are you experiencing any other symptoms in addition to your pain?”

Answer

“How did your pain start?” and “Is there anything that you can do that stops your pain?”

Answer

“Tell me more about your pain: is it sharp, stabbing, superficial, or does it start and stop?”

Answer

“Have you ever had these same symptoms previously?” and “Do you have a history of a previous abdominal surgery?”

Question 13 - Basic Care and Comfort Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam