A terminally ill patient tells the nurse that she does not have any pain, yet the nurse is planning to provide the prescribed pain medication. Which of the following did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
A) Blood pressure of 138/74 mm Hg
B) Nonverbal indication of pain
C) Heart rate of 90 beats per minute
D) Respiratory rate of 20 per minute
Correct Answer:
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