Which of the following is an example of an indicator for the nursing diagnosis of pain?
a. Pain level
b. Pain control
c. Muscle tension
d. Description of disease process
C
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A Pain level is a suggested outcome for the nursing diagnosis of pain.
B Pain control is a suggested outcome for the nursing diagnosis of pain.
C Muscle tension is an example of an indicator for the nursing diagnosis of pain.
D Description of disease process is an example of an indicator, but it is not an example related to the diagnosis of pain; rather, it is an example of an indicator with a diagnosis of deficient knowledge.
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