NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
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Terms in this set (111)
Pain definition Whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing
whenever they say it does
What is the most reliable indicator of pain? The patient
Scope of Pain -Ranges from none to minimal, moderate, and severe
-Make sure you consider appropriate ways to gauge patient
pain (ex. if they cannot speak, cultural, etc)
Descriptors of pain -Duration
-Location
-Intensity
-Frequency
Pain duration examples -Acute
-Chronic (persistent)
-Combination (acute and chronic)
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
,NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
Physiological consequences of pain -Endocrine response
-Respiratory response
-Physical functioning
Psychosocial consequences of pain -Fear
-Anger
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Difficulty maintaining relationships
Populations at risk for pain -Older adults are at greatest risk for pain
-Individuals who are unable to communicate
Elements of pain assessment -Patient self-reported pain
-Onset and duration
-Location
-Comfort and function goal
-Alleviating and relieving factors
-Quality
-Intensity
-Effect of pain on function and quality of life
Behavioral signs of pain -Facial expressions
-Restlessness
-Change in activity
-Crying
-Assessment tools
Important assessment for patient pain in The patient's reaction to a medication
regard to medication?
Clinical Management Nonpharmacologic -Massage
Strategies -Positioning and body alignment
-Splinting
-Thermal interventions (heat and cold)
-Mind-body therapies
palliative care -Involves assessment and management of pain and other
symptoms, support of caregiver needs, and care coordination
-Patient and family centered care
-Primary focus of care or concurrently with medical/curative
treatment
Goals of palliative care -Improve quality of life
-Reduce the burden of health-related suffering
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
, NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
Interprofessional team for palliative care -Nurses, advanced practice nurses, social workers,
pharmacists, physicians, chaplains, and others
Palliative care extends into -The period of end-of-life care and offers patient and family
support while planning for EOL needs
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
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Terms in this set (111)
Pain definition Whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing
whenever they say it does
What is the most reliable indicator of pain? The patient
Scope of Pain -Ranges from none to minimal, moderate, and severe
-Make sure you consider appropriate ways to gauge patient
pain (ex. if they cannot speak, cultural, etc)
Descriptors of pain -Duration
-Location
-Intensity
-Frequency
Pain duration examples -Acute
-Chronic (persistent)
-Combination (acute and chronic)
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
,NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
Physiological consequences of pain -Endocrine response
-Respiratory response
-Physical functioning
Psychosocial consequences of pain -Fear
-Anger
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Difficulty maintaining relationships
Populations at risk for pain -Older adults are at greatest risk for pain
-Individuals who are unable to communicate
Elements of pain assessment -Patient self-reported pain
-Onset and duration
-Location
-Comfort and function goal
-Alleviating and relieving factors
-Quality
-Intensity
-Effect of pain on function and quality of life
Behavioral signs of pain -Facial expressions
-Restlessness
-Change in activity
-Crying
-Assessment tools
Important assessment for patient pain in The patient's reaction to a medication
regard to medication?
Clinical Management Nonpharmacologic -Massage
Strategies -Positioning and body alignment
-Splinting
-Thermal interventions (heat and cold)
-Mind-body therapies
palliative care -Involves assessment and management of pain and other
symptoms, support of caregiver needs, and care coordination
-Patient and family centered care
-Primary focus of care or concurrently with medical/curative
treatment
Goals of palliative care -Improve quality of life
-Reduce the burden of health-related suffering
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
, NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
Interprofessional team for palliative care -Nurses, advanced practice nurses, social workers,
pharmacists, physicians, chaplains, and others
Palliative care extends into -The period of end-of-life care and offers patient and family
support while planning for EOL needs
NURS 2400 Exam 3 Lecture/Powerpoint 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update
