The page discusses the importance of pain assessment and management in patient care, emphasizing that pain is subjective and varies among individuals. Nurses play a vital role in this process by condu...The page discusses the importance of pain assessment and management in patient care, emphasizing that pain is subjective and varies among individuals. Nurses play a vital role in this process by conducting assessments to understand the patient's description and severity of pain, which informs the use of both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions.
The section emphasizes the importance of assessing and reassessing patient pain as vital for effective pain management. It outlines the assessment procedures, including understanding cultural implicat...The section emphasizes the importance of assessing and reassessing patient pain as vital for effective pain management. It outlines the assessment procedures, including understanding cultural implications and employing mnemonics like COLDSPA, OLDCARTES, and PQRSTU for comprehensive evaluations. Pain is described as subjective; hence, patient expression is crucial. Different pain assessment tools cater to various populations, with a focus on reassessment to achieve patient pain goals.
