Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 402 of 1700
Which sign is an objective sign of pain?
- The resident says that the pain is a 7 on a scale of ten
- Grimacing and guarding the injured body part
- The resident says that the leg feels heavy when standing
- The resident says that the pain began at noon yesterday
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Correct answer: Grimacing and guarding the injured body part
Objective signs are things you can see, such as grimacing, guarding, rocking or moaning.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026