Which Patient Goal Is Most Appropriate When Managing the Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which patient goal is most appropriate when managing the patient dying of cancer? The patient will:

• A)Request pain medication when needed
• B)Report or demonstrate satisfactory pain control
• C)Use only nonpharmacological measures to control pain
• D)Verbalize understanding that it may not be possible to control the pain

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Internal and External Customers

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Evolution of Management

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