Which Expected Outcome Is Best for the Patient with a Nursing

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which expected outcome is best for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to movement and secondary to surgical resection of a ruptured spleen and possible inadequate analgesia?

• A) The patient will verbalize a reduction in pain after receiving pain medication and repositioning.
• B) The patient will rest quietly when undisturbed.
• C) On a scale of 0 to 10, the patient will rate pain as a 3 while in bed or as a 4 during ambulation.
• D) The patient will receive pain medication every 2 hours as prescribed.

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