A 16-year-old patient has been admitted for treatment of presumptive pelvic inflammatory disease. The patient's hygiene is poor and she reports living "on the street" for a year. She is febrile and tachycardic and reports pain as 10 on the 1-to-10 scale. The nurse identifies Acute Pain as the priority nursing diagnosis. Which outcome statement is appropriate?

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Based on the information provided, the patient's acute pain is the most pressing concern and should be addressed first. Option A addresses this by setting a goal of achieving and maintaining the patient's comfort. The other options are not relevant to the immediate concern of pain management.

A 16-Year-Old Patient Has Been Admitted for Treatment of Presumptive