Mrs.Wu,48,has terminal cancer and has this nursing diagnosis: Pain related to neuromuscular involvement of disease process.The goal statement is as follows: Client will be free of pain within 48 hours.As an intervention,the nurse will administer narcotic analgesics.What is the flaw in this plan?

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The goal of being free of pain within 48 hours is unrealistic for a client with terminal cancer. Pain management should be a priority, but it may not be possible to eliminate all pain. A more realistic goal would be to manage the pain to the best of the client's ability. The intervention of administering narcotic analgesics is appropriate, but should be titrated to the client's pain level and monitored for adverse effects.

MrsWu,48,has Terminal Cancer and Has This Nursing Diagnosis: Pain Related