Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 396 of 1700
A resident says, "I have pain." How does the traditional health care definition treat this report?
- Pain is real only when the person's vital signs change
- Pain is real only when a nurse can see an injury on the body
- Pain is real only when the person cries out or moans loudly
- Pain is whatever the person says it is, when they say it is
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Correct answer: Pain is whatever the person says it is, when they say it is
A person's report of pain should be respected.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026