What is the objective of pain control for the dying patient?
a. Keep the patient unconscious and relaxed to avoid the perception of pain.
b. Delay medication until the patient reports that the pain is intense.
c. Find a control level that reduces pain but allows the patient to interact.
d. Eradicate pain completely.
ANS: C
Finding a level of pain control that allows the patient to participate in care and communicate with family is the goal of pain control. Analgesics given before pain becomes intense can keep pain at a moderate level. Completely eradicating pain is not realistic.
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