Which of the following is an example of a measurable outcome for the patient who has undergone a surgical procedure with a pain rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10?
a. The patient's pain will be under control by Sunday.
b. The patient will have no pain by the end of this shift.
c. The patient's pain will decrease by the end of shift on (date).
d. The patient's pain will decrease to 2 or lower by the end of shift on (date).
ANS: D
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