What Does It Mean When a Patient Reports His Pain

question 20

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when a patient reports his pain dropping from 8 to 2 after receiving pain medication?

• A) The medication has been effective.
• B) The patient did not need the medication.
• C) The medication regimen needs to be reevaluated.
• D) The pain cannot be controlled.

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Definitions:

Sample Size

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