Which is the best goal for the nurse to include in the plan of care related to the problem statement of "acute pain related to strain on muscles with movement?"
a) client reports pain of less than 1 on a 0-10 scale
b) client will verbalize pain control methods
c) client will learn alternative methods for pain control
d) client will learn to live with long-term pain
Answer: a) client reports pain of less than 1 on a 0-10 scale
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