17 Questions
What are some reasons why pain management is under-treated?
Misconceptions about side effects of opioids and fear of addiction
Why do clients sometimes underreport their pain?
Desire to be stoic and not complain
How should pain management treatment be tailored for clients?
Tailored based on the client's goals
Which physiological responses are associated with acute pain?
Increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
What is the role of Equianalgesic Dose in pain management?
Comparing the effectiveness of different types of analgesics
What is a key principle in managing pain effectively according to the text?
Including client and family teaching in the treatment plan
What type of therapy involves interrupting afferent and efferent transmission during surgery and after?
Surgical therapy
Which of the following is NOT a symptom mentioned in the text to be diagnosed during nursing pain diagnosis?
Agitation
What is a common non-pharmacological therapy for pain mentioned in the text?
Acupuncture
What can contribute to hyperalgesia according to the text?
Increasing the dose of a drug
What is impaired control of drug use referred to as in the text?
Addiction
What is the primary consideration when substituting one analgesic with another and changing the route of opioid administration?
Adjusting the dose based on assessment and side effects
What is the recommended approach for controlling mild to moderate pain according to the Analgesic Ladder?
Start with non-opioid analgesics and escalate to morphine-like agonists if necessary
What is the purpose of adjuvant analgesic therapy when used in conjunction with opioids and non-opioids?
Enhancing pain therapy and counteracting side effects of other analgesics
Why are variable routes of administration preferred for analgesics?
To target specific sources of pain and achieve rapid therapeutic blood levels
What should be done when a client is unable to swallow but requires analgesia?
Utilize alternative routes like rectal or transdermal administration
What is the key principle behind titration of analgesic doses?
Gradually adjusting the dose based on assessment and side effects
Learn about the nursing roles in pain management, including assessment, documentation, communication with healthcare providers, and evaluation of pain relief measures. Explore reasons why pain is often undertreated and why clients may underreport pain.
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