Which of the Following Patient Goals Is Most Appropriate When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient goals 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 his pain

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