Which of the following patient goals is most appropriate when managing the patient dying of cancer? The patient will

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The most important goal is that the patient will report or demonstrate satisfactory pain control.The nurse should administer pain medication on a regular schedule to ensure satisfactory pain control; pain may not be controlled if medication is administered on an "as needed" basis.Nonpharmacologic measures can be a helpful adjunct in controlling pain,but they are not likely to be adequate for pain associated with cancer.Effective pain-control medications are available and can be administered by several routes; it should be possible to control the pain.

Which of the Following Patient Goals Is Most Appropriate When