Pain Flashcards
What factors influence the pain response?
Age, culture, past experience, anxiety and depression, gender
What is the gate theory of pain?
Distraction can cause a decrease in pain sensation
Lifespan considerations in caring for a child in pain
Pain medication is measured in mg/kg, their organs are still developing, they have an increased water content and decreased fat content.
Lifespan considerations for caring for a pregnant woman in pain
Pregnancy categories
Lifespan considerations for caring for an elder in pain
Decreased GI motility, decreased kidney and liver fx, increased fat storage
Considerations for caring for a palliative patient
Constant pain management, comfort is key
Define acute pain
Short in duration, less than 3 mos, curable
Define chronic pain
Long in duration, over 6 mos
What often causes the pain in cancer?
The tumor
What types of pain are there?
Acute pain, chronic pain, cancer pain, procedural pain
What is procedural pain?
Brief pain associated with a procedure ex. Catheter insertion
How does pain affect VS?
Inc BP
Inc hr
Inc rr
Nursing assessment for pain
Identify goals
Establish nurse patient relationship
Physical care
Manage anxiety
