A 73-year-old patient has just undergone a colostomy for cancer of the colon. The patient tells the nurse the pain is "8" on a scale of 1 to 10 . Which of the following is the expected outcome of the nursing care for this patient?
a. The patient states the pain is "4" on a scale of 0 to 10.
b. The patient verbalizes satisfaction with the level of pain and pain control.
c. The patient does not ask for pain medication.
d. The patient self-medicates with an over-the-counter medication.
B
An older adult in severe pain may not ask for pain medication because of a reluctance to "complain." The nurse cannot determine for the patient what is an acceptable level of pain. A good outcome is achieved when the patient can verbalize satisfaction with the level of pain and pain control.
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