Types of Pain
This type of pain comes on suddenly
What is acute pain?
Changing the way a client perceives pain, and physical approaches to improve comfort.
What is Cognitive-behavioral measures?
Monitor level of consciousness and take safety precautions. _____________ usually precedes respiratory depression.
What is sedation?
Dilation of blood vessels, redness, warmth
what is Bradykinin?
What is quality?
Pain from internal organs is classified as this type.
What is visceral pain?
Includes meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation.
What is relaxation?
Monitor respiratory rate for
What is Respiratory Depression?
Inflammation
What is Histamine?
Time or circumstances under which the pain became apparent.
What is onset?
Pain from the skin or musculoskeletal system.
What is somatic pain?
Stimulating subcutaneous tissue as specific points using needles
What is acupuncture?
Monitor I&O, assess for distention, administer bethanechol, and catheterize
What is urinary retention?
Transmits pain signals
Substance P
Form of chronic pain without known cause, or pain that exceeds typical pain levels associated with client's condition.
What is idiopathic pain?
Includes ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, games, prayer and music
Use preventive approach (Monitoring of bowel movements, fluids, fiber intake, exercise)
What is Constipation?
What is Prostaglandins?
Anatomic site
What is location?
What is somatic pain?
To promote venous return and decrease swelling.
What is Elevation of edematous extremities?
medication delivery system that allows client to self-administer safe doses of opioids
PCA or Patient-controlled analgesia
Communication between nerves
What is glutamate?
Time span of pain
What is duration?