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A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3 year old toddler. Which of the following assessment scales should the nurse use? a. FACES b. Numeric c. CRIES d. Visual analog - A The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric clients who are 3 years old and older. This scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts their current level of pain. The nurse can then determine the need for pain management. A nurse is planning an educational program to teach parents about protecting their children from sunburns. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? a. "allow your child to play outside during the hours between 10:00am and 2:00pm." b. "choose a waterproof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15." c. "dress you child in loose weave polyester fabric prior to sun exposure." d. "reapply sunscreen every 4 hours." - BThe nurse should instruct parents to avoid allowing their children to play outside during the hours between 1000 and 1400 because the child is at greatest risk for developing a sunburn during this time. The nurse should instruct parents to apply a waterproof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 for children. The parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure to reduce the risk of sunburn. The nurse should instruct parents to dress their children in tight weave cotton fabric prior to sun exposure to protect the skin from the sun. The nurse should instruct parents to reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hr. A nurse is performing hearing screenings for children at a community health fair. Which of the following children should the nurse refer to a provider for a more extensive hearing evaluation?