Asked by Beatriz Palacio on May 20, 2024
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Mrs.Wu,48,has terminal cancer and has this nursing diagnosis: Pain related to neuromuscular involvement of disease process.The goal statement is as follows: Client will be free of pain within 48 hours.As an intervention,the nurse will administer narcotic analgesics.What is the flaw in this plan?
A) The goal statement is written inaccurately.
B) The interventions are dependent on nursing.
C) The goal is unrealistic.
D) The interventions are not clear enough.
Neuromuscular
Related to the interaction between nerves and muscles, influencing their function and coordination.
Narcotic Analgesics
Medications that relieve pain by acting on the central nervous system, often having the potential for dependency or abuse.
Terminal Cancer
An advanced stage of cancer for which there is no cure and the focus of care is on the quality of life and palliative treatments to alleviate symptoms.
- Appreciate the development of target declarations and evaluation approaches in healthcare plans for nursing.
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Sourav ChattarajMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The goal of being free of pain within 48 hours is unrealistic for a client with terminal cancer. Pain management should be a priority, but it may not be possible to eliminate all pain. A more realistic goal would be to manage the pain to the best of the client's ability. The intervention of administering narcotic analgesics is appropriate, but should be titrated to the client's pain level and monitored for adverse effects.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the development of target declarations and evaluation approaches in healthcare plans for nursing.