Pain control means that the patient's pain is managed to a point where they are still hurting but they are now able to cope and stand it. It does not necessarily mean that the pain has completely gone away, but rather that it is at a tolerable level. Option A, B, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately define pain control.

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Pain Control Means

Question 30

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Pain control means

A) that the patient is concerned about the pain.
B) that the patient feels pain and is constantly concerned about it.
C) that the patient is still hurting but now able to stand it.
D) that the pain comes and goes.
E) that the patient has a tingling sensation in the area that once hurt.

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