In the FLACC scale assessment, the area of client needs addressed is which domain?

In the FLACC scale assessment, the area of client needs addressed is which domain?

• A. Psychosocial Integrity
• B. Physiologic Integrity
• C. Safety
• D. Health Promotion

Answer: (B)

The FLACC scale is a behavioral pain assessment tool used for young children or those who can’t communicate. It observes five indicators—face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability—and assigns a 0–2 score for each, totaling 0–10 to gauge pain intensity and guide analgesic management. This focus on a physiological state and its management places it squarely in Physiologic Integrity, which covers bodily functioning and responses to illness and treatment. While pain can affect mood or comfort, the tool itself centers on the physiological experience of pain rather than safety concerns, health promotion, or psychosocial aspects.

The FLACC scale is a behavioral pain assessment tool used for young children or those who can’t communicate. It observes five indicators—face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability—and assigns a 0–2 score for each, totaling 0–10 to gauge pain intensity and guide analgesic management. This focus on a physiological state and its management places it squarely in Physiologic Integrity, which covers bodily functioning and responses to illness and treatment. While pain can affect mood or comfort, the tool itself centers on the physiological experience of pain rather than safety concerns, health promotion, or psychosocial aspects.