Why is “complains of pain” an example of an inappropriate tone of language?
The statement “complains of pain” is considered pejorative and condescending to the client. Clients indicate by words or body language that they are in pain. When the nurse says the client “complains,” the nurse is not being objective, rather the nurse is being subjective by labeling what the client says as a “complaint.” The nurse needs to report what the client says or the signs they observe.
