Pain/Chronic Illness Flashcards
Pain definition
Unpleasant sensory/emotional experience
Ache, hurt, discomfort, sore
What is pain for
An early warning sign something is wrong
Stops us from further pain
Sign of return to function
Radiating pain definition
Felt beyond site of damage, extends to other areas
Phantom pain definition
Disruption of nerve endings in missing limb, pain is in a limb that’s no longer there
Signs someone is feeling pain
Subjective reports
Changes in speech pattern or volume
Non verbal (rubbing, grimacing)
Change in mood or behaviour
Change in vitals signs
Pale skin
Nausea/vomiting
Diaphoresis
Pain assessment (PQRSTU)
Provoking causes
Quality of pain
Region of pain
Severity of pain
Timing of pain
Clients understanding
Signs of persistent pain in older adults
Less activity or mobility
Disturbed sleep
Mood (anxiety, depression, isolation)
Measures promoting pain relief
Good positioning
Warm blankets
Distractions
Gentle, slow movements (ROM)
calm environment
Dark room
Help w elimination needs
Rehabilitation definition
Learning to do things again
Can maintain or slow decline of function
Restorative care definition
Helps client regain health, strength, and independence
Dimensions of health
Physical
Emotional
Social
Intellectual
Spiritual
influence of culture on pain expression
some cultures may show no reaction, hide pain, or display strong non verbal and verbal reactions
