Pain Management: The Fifth Vital Sign

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Pain and its effects are so important to the health care process that recognizing pain and its causes, learning how to effectively treat pain, and understanding the effects of pain in the healing process are crucial for providing the best possible care for our patients. The key is to consider pain as “The Fifth Vital Sign.”

Program Highlights

Conduct an initial assessment and regular re-assessment of pain

Utilize age-appropriate pain scales to help determine the intensity of pain

Provide patient and family education regarding their roles in pain management

Recognize barriers to effective pain management

Identify methods of pain control to relieve and prevent pain

Provide a pain management plan upon discharge

Learning Objective

To acknowledge the role of pain in the psychological and physical treatment of patients, and recognize that pain management is the right of all patients

Program Includes

16min Visual presentation (DVD)
1 Free site license upon request

Bonus Resource CD
10 Question Post Test with Answer Key
Study Guide
Learning Tools Included

Clinical Advisors

Wanda Faircloth, RN, BSN, MICN

Leaders In Health Care Education

Pain Management: The Fifth Vital Sign

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