The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic musculo-skeletal pain and states "I feel depressed because I ache too much to play golf." The client says the pain is usually at a level 7 (0-10 scale). Which of the following client goals has the highestpriority when the nurse is developing the treatment plan?

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For chronic pain, clients are encouraged to set functional goals such as being able to perform daily activities and hobbies. The client has identified playing golf as the desired activity, so a pain level of 2 of 10 or a decrease in aching would be less useful in evaluating successful treatment. The nurse also should assess for depression, but the client has identified the depression as being due to the inability to play golf, so the goal of being able to play 1 or 2 rounds of golf is the most appropriate.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Chronic