The nurse reviews client goals and outcomes to determine whether they have been met. If pain management outcomes are not achieved, what might the nurse and client consider? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Identify objective data.
2. Change of medication dose or interval
3. Did the client understate the pain?
4. Is the client overstating the lack of relief?
5. Has the client's physical condition changed?
2,3,5
Rationale: The nurse identifies objective data during the evaluation of comfort, but this is not usually a consideration when outcomes are not achieved.
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