NURSE 220 Unguided Intermediate Patient Case Patient Teaching

Education & Empathy 1 Symptoms Followed Up Description: Mr. Carter describes the symptoms that brought him to the ER. Model Statement: "I'm sorry you were experiencing so much pain, and I'm glad the pain medication is relieving it. We will continue to work on keeping your pain to a manageable level while you are here." 2 Appropriate Pain Management Followed Up Description: Mr. Carter is on hydromorphone, which is effective for managing his pain but carries risks associated with opioid medications. Model Statement: "I'm glad that the hydromorphone has been so effective. It is important that we keep your pain levels managed, so please let me know when your pain starts to return. Hydromorphone is an opioid that can be addictive, so we will keep you on low doses only as long as you need it for your kidney stone pain. I can also give you ketorolac, which is a non-opioid medication, as needed." 3 Medication Administratio