Define and Describe Pain
This is the definition of pain.
What is whatever the person experiencing it says it is?
This age group is at greatest risk for pain.
What are older adults?
These are the 7 dimensions of pain.
What are physical, sensory, behavioral, sociocultural, cognitive, affective, and spiritual dimensions of pain?
This is how to properly assess a patients pain level.
What is listen carefully to the patients description of their pain and use an appropriate pain scale?
These are the 4 descriptors of pain.
What is duration, location, intensity, and quality?
Individuals who cannot communicate are at risk for this.
What is experiencing pain and having poor pain management?
There are two different signs of pain.
What are behavioral and autonomic signs of pain?
When patients are experiencing pain, the nurse should do this.
What is administer pain medications as prescribed?
These are the 2 common types of pain duration.
What is acute and chronic?
Non-modifiable factors associated with pain.
What are age, gender, ethnicity/race, injuries, and genetics?
This mnemonic is used on adults to determine their pain.
What is PQRST?
After administering medications, monitor this.
What is monitor vital signs, therapeutic effect, and s/s of adverse effects?
There are 2 classifications of pain.
What is nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain?
These 4 lifestyle habits predispose individuals to chronic health alterations, disrupting comfort and causing pain.
What are poor nutrition, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and poor sleep hygiene?
The neurological benefits of pain control.
What is decreased anxiety, decreased mental confusion, and enhanced sleep?
These are physiological responses to look for when assessing a patient's pain.
What is increased BP, increased HR, and increased RR?