A patient rates their pain as 7 on a 0–10 numeric rating scale. How should the nurse classify this pain level?

A patient rates their pain as 7 on a 0–10

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ASevere pain
BModerate pain
CMild pain
DNo pain

✓ Correct answer: A. Severe pain On the 0–10 numeric rating scale: 0 = no pain; 1–3 = mild; 4–6 = moderate; 7–10 = severe. A rating of 7 falls in the severe category and typically warrants prompt analgesic intervention and reassessment within 30–60 minutes.

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