Ms. Aurora Lowe, a 45 year-0ld woman, is visiting the clinic for follow-up care for musculoskeletal pain related to fibromyalgia. She was diagnosed 5 months ago and still has not been able to control her pain to a desirable goal. Current medications include a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression, a benzodiazepine for muscle spasm, and an analgesic for pain. Ms. Lowe has been seen twice since for pain control.

Ms. Lowe is referred to a pain control specialist for a comprehensive assessment of her pain.

Q1. What pain assessment tools are most appropriate for Ms. Lowe?

Q2. What other assessments should the CHN make?