A client who is being treated for cancer tells the nurse that she is still having trouble getting to the toilet without experiencing significant pain. The nurse plans care for this client based on which goal?
1. Eliminating all pain in clients with chronic pain
2. Allowing the client to perform activities of daily living
3. Preventing the client from becoming addicted to the medication
4. Allowing the nurse to assess if the treatment is successful
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The goal with all clients is pain management, not necessarily pain relief.
Rationale 2: The goal for clients with chronic pain is to be able to perform activities of daily living comfortably.
Rationale 3: In this situation, the primary goal is not to prevent addiction, but for the client to be able to function.
Rationale 4: In pain management, both client and health care providers assess treatment.
Global Rationale: The goal for clients with chronic pain is to be able to perform activities of daily living comfortably. The goal with all clients is pain management, not necessarily pain relief. In this situation, the primary goal is not to prevent addiction, but for the client to be able to function. In pain management, both client and health care providers assess treatment.
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