Which of the following factors need to be assessed to formulate the most accurate nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing pain?
A. Increased respiratory function
B. Acute pain only
C. Inability to sleep and immobility
D. Decreased ability to cope
E. Sedation and decreased respiratory function
Answer:
C. Inability to sleep and immobility
D. Decreased ability to cope
E. Sedation and decreased respiratory function
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