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Which of the following information would be included in a pain assessment?

  • A. Characteristics of the pain
  • B. Level of the pain
  • C. Whether the patient has a low pain tolerance
  • D. What the patient wants done for the pain
Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: A pain assessment includes the characteristics (A), level (B), and patient's desired interventions (D). Pain tolerance (C) is subjective and not a standard part of the assessment.