Which of the following nursing interventions contributes to achieving a client's goal for pain relief?
a) Prevent the client from self-administering analgesics.
b) Collaborate with the client about his or her goal for a level of pain relief.
c) Use all forms of available pain management techniques.
d) Minimize the client's description of pain or need for pain relief.
Ans: b) Collaborate with the client about his or her goal for a level of pain relief.
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