Ms. Harding is being evaluated for outcomes of her pain interventions. Which set of facts demonstrates that Ms. Harding has met the goals for successful pain intervention?
A. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is not relieved. She is not satisfied with management. All vital signs are on the low end of normal. Pulse oximetry remains over 92%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects.
B. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is relieved. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 95%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects.
C. Ms. Harding reports pain is not relieved. Overall discomfort is somewhat relieved. She is unsure if she is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects.
D. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is varying in relief. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%.
Answer: B. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is relieved. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 95%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects
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