Which of the Following Statements Regarding Pain Control in the Patient

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding pain control in the patient following the surgical procedure is true?

A) The nurse should determine the cause of the pain before administering analgesics.
B) The goal of pain treatment should be '0' on a 0-10 pain scale.
C) The nurse should use the outward signs of pain in the patient to guide administration of analgesics.
D) The amount of pain is determined by the patient and is the best indicator of its existence.