“How tall are you?”
“5’7”“How much do you weigh?”
“XXX”
“Are you familiar with the 0-10 pain scale? What is your current level of pain?”
“Around a 2.”
“Crampy and stuff, huh. Do you know why you are here today?”
“Yes. Surgery.”
“What kind of surgery?”
“D&C.”
“What is your pain goal for when you leave here today?”
“Well it’s surgery, right? Seems there will be some pain.” Nurse does not respond. I am irritated by the useless question and her insistence that it’s of value. To make a point I say,“Well, my goal is zero. “
“Well, you are having surgery.”
“Yes, I am aware. If I’m going to set a goal, might as well
make it a good one. My goal is zero.”She lets out a sigh. She is clearly not pleased with my response. “Well, we’ll do our best to make you comfortable.”
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