The Nurse Is Writing an Expected Outcome for the Nursing

The nurse is writing an expected outcome for the nursing diagnosis-acute pain related to tissue trauma, secondary to vaginal birth, as evidenced by patient stating pain of 8 on a scale of 10. Which expected outcome is correctly stated for this problem?

A) Patient will state that pain is a 2 on a scale of 10.
B) Patient will have a reduction in pain after administration of the prescribed analgesic.
C) Patient will state an absence of pain 1 hour after administration of the prescribed analgesic.
D) Patient will state that pain is a 2 on a scale of 10, 1 hour after the administration of the prescribed analgesic.