The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Recovering

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which goal statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?

• A) The client will verbalize pain relief using an intensity rating in 4 hours.
• B) The client will state that he feels fine in 4 hours.
• C) The nurse will observe fewer signs of pain in the client's demeanor.
• D) The nurse will reevaluate the client's pain level every 2 hours.

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