NSG 322 (NSG 322) NSG 322 - Med Surg Exam 1 Study Guide. LATEST UPDATE 2021

NSG 322 - Med Surg Exam 1 Study Guide/NSG 322 - Med Surg Exam 1 Study Guide. Chapter 8 – Nursing Management of Pain Introduction • One major reason people seek health care • Nurses have a central role in assessment and management • Pain is a complex, multidimensional experience • For many people, it is a major problem that causes suffering and reduces quality of life • Assess pain and communicate with other health care providers • Ensure initiation of adequate pain relief measures • Evaluate effectiveness of interventions • Advocate for those in pain Magnitude of Pain Problem 25 million people experience acute pain from injury or surgery 116 million people have back pain, arthritis, and migraine headaches 70% of cancer patients experience significant pain The financial impact of pain is staggering