The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which goal should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A. The nurse will observe fewer signs of pain in the client's every 1 hour.
B. The client will verbalize pain relief using an intensity rating in 1 hour.
C. The nurse will re-evaluate the client's pain level every 1 hour.
D. The client will state that they feel fine in 1 hour.
Answer: B
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