Which of the following would be an outcome for an individual receiving pain medication?
a. Patient states his pain is a 3-4 or less 30 minutes after pain medication is administered.
b. The nurse administers pain medication 30 minutes before beginning activities that could increase the patient's pain.
c. The patient will be encouraged to practice meditation to help reduce the pain.
d. The patient will be taught to ask for the pain medication before the pain becomes too severe.