The nurse is caring for an older patient with a fractured hip. Which pain control goal would be the most realistic for the patient?
A) The patient will experience relief from pain.
B) The patient will state that being in a state of comfort.
C) Scheduled and breakthrough analgesia will be administered as needed.
D) The patient's self-report of pain will remain below 5 out of 10 while hospitalized.
D
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The goal that the patient's self-report of pain will remain below 5 out of 10 while hospitalized is realistic, specific, and achievable. The patient experiencing relief from pain is not specific. The goal that the patient will state being in a state of comfort is neither realistic nor measurable. Providing analgesia is a nursing goal.
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