A nurse is caring for a 5th month old boy who suffered physical injuries from fall. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment that the nurse will use?
A. Numerical pain scale
B. Mcgill pain scale
C. CRIES scale
D. Mankoski pain scale
Correct Answer: C. CRIES scale
Option C: CRIES scale is a commonly used pain scale appropriate for clients ages 6 months and below. It assesses crying, oxygenation, vital signs, facial expression, and sleeplessness of an infant.
Options A, B, and D: These pain scales require the verbal cooperation of a client which cannot be used to a client as young as 6 months old.