A 73-year-old patient has just undergone a colostomy for cancer of the colon.The patient tells the nurse the pain is "8" on a scale of 1 to 10.Which of the following is the expected outcome of the nursing care for this patient?

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An older adult in severe pain may not ask for pain medication because of a reluctance to "complain." The nurse cannot determine for the patient what is an acceptable level of pain.A good outcome is achieved when the patient can verbalize satisfaction with the level of pain and pain control.

A 73-Year-Old Patient Has Just Undergone a Colostomy for Cancer