Consequences of unrelieved pain- Chp 28 Flashcards
Consequences of unrelieved pain in respiratory system
decreased respiratory rates
decreased respiratory volume
Unrelieved pain in respiratory system has increased risk for
Atelectasis
Pneumonia
Consequences of unrelieved pain in cardiovascular system
Increased heart rate/ cardiac output
Hypercoagulability (blood clotting easily/ thrombosis)
Unrelieved pain in cardiovascular system has increased risk for
MI
Hypertension
Risk for DVT
Consequences of unrelieved pain in immune system
Decreased immune response
Unrelieved pain in immune system has increased risk for
infection,
sepsis
slowed healing
Consequences of unrelieved pain in endocrine system
increased stress hormone
increased antidiuretic hormones
Protein catabolism/breakdown
Unrelieved pain in endocrine system has increased risk for
Hyperglycemia
Fluid Overload
Loss of lean body mass
Consequences of unrelieved pain in neurologic system
Decrease gray matter
Increase sensitivity to stimuli
Unrelieved pain in neurologic system has increased risk for
Disorientation & confusion
Allodynia (causes pain from things that dont typically cause pain)