The nurse meets with a patient with chronic pain who has tried a new program to manage pain. On a scale of 1 to 10, she reports pain reduction from an 8 to a 5. What questions would the nurse ask to further evaluate the effectiveness of this program?
Select all that apply.
a. "Does this reduction in pain allow you to perform daily activities?"
b. "Are you satisfied with the degree of pain relief you have achieved?"
c. "May I review what you have recorded in your pain journal?"
d. "Is the pain less than before you started the program?"
e. "How has your family responded to the reduction in your pain?"
ANS: A, B, C
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