Question 19 of 30
One of the most difficult things to assess in infants and young children is:
A
Blood pressure.
B
Pain.
C
Adequate perfusion.
D
Level of consciousness.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Pain..
Assessing pain in infants and young children is notoriously difficult because they lack the verbal skills to describe it. Responders must rely on observation, such as crying, facial expressions, and body language, to infer the level of distress.