Which is the appropriate goal for a nonverbal,confused patient with the nursing diagnosis chronic pain related to widespread tissue damage?

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Objective assessments of discomfort may be used when the patient is unable to verbalize sensations or rate pain on a scale.The absence of moaning or grimacing is objective and the nurse is able to determine whether or not the goal has been met.Pain assessment is an intervention rather than a goal.Minimal pain is not objective.The nonverbal confused patient will not be able to rate pain using a 0-to-10 pain scale.

Which Is the Appropriate Goal for a Nonverbal,confused Patient with the Nursing