Which term identifies discomfort a resident may feel but may not report?

• A. Resident pictures
• B. Residents rights
• C. Resident's chart
• D. Resident pain

Answer: (D)

Pain is a subjective feeling of discomfort that a resident may have but not report. Because pain is experienced internally, a resident might not say they’re in pain or may be unable to communicate it. As a CNA, you look for nonverbal signs like facial grimacing, guarding a body part, restlessness, withdrawal, or changes in pulse or breathing, and you report these cues so the nurse can assess and manage the pain. The other terms don’t relate to discomfort in a way you would identify or document in care—pictures, rights, or the chart aren’t about recognizing and communicating a resident’s pain. When pain is identified, follow the facility’s plan to manage it and document what you observe.