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This document discusses pain assessment. Pain management is best achieved by a team approach involving the patient, family, and healthcare providers. The frequency of pain assessment depends on the severity and stability of the pain, as well as the underlying conditions and patient activities. Pain is also defined as whatever the experiencing person says it is.
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