NSG 321 Test 4 Pain Management (Complete And Verified Study material) (16pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Pain Defined: Answer -Unpleasant phenomenon, Uniquely experienced byeach individual; -Cannot be adequately defined, identified, or measuredby observer. -"Whatever the experiencing person says it is, existingwhenever he says it does". 2. Barriers and Misconceptions of Pain: Answer -No physical signs of pain (Normal BP,Normal Pulse) -PT worries about addiction, side effects -Feels pain is natural and should be dealt with 3. (1) American Pain Foundation's Pain Care Bill of Rights: Answer (1)-Have report ofpain taken seriously -Be treated w/dignity and respect by care providers -Have pain thoroughly assessed and promptly treated. -Be informed by healthcare provider about what maybe causing pain, possible treatments, benefits, risksand costs of each. 4. (2) American Pain Foundation's Pain Care Bill of Rights: Answer (2) -Participateactively in decisions abt managing pain. -Have pain reassessed regularly and treatment adjustedif pain has not been eased. -Referred to pain specialist if pain persists. -Get clear, prompt answers to questions, take time tomake decisions, and refuse a particular type of treatment if you choose. 5. Language of Pain Control: Answer -Physical dependenceTolerance