A patient with end-stage cardiomyopathy and angina pectoris to the office complaining of frequent chest pain and severe dyspnea. With a nursing diagnosed of alteration in comfort, what is the BEST long term goal for this patients?

Perform all activities of daily living without complaints of chest pain or shortness of breathVerbalize and employ strategies to decrease pain and increase coronary blood flowTake pain medications around the check and use supplement oxygen at all timesUnderstand the disease process and accept the limitation that it places on his lifestyle

Explanation.

Perform all activities of daily living without complaints of chest pain or shortness of breath