The patient complaining of pain has been waiting for medication to relieve the pain. What should the nurse understand about this patient?
A. The patient just wants medication.
B. The patient is demanding.
C. The patient wants attention.
D. The patient's pain is real.
Answer: D
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Terms commonly used to describe the process of implementing the research study are:
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