INTRODUCTION
Introduction · What you will cover
Support the prescribed pain plan and permitted comfort measures. Reassessment helps the care team know whether the intervention helped or needs review.
- 01THE FIVE SENSES IMPACTS AFFECTS COMMUNICATION:
- 02SIGHT:
- 03HEARING:
- 04TASTE, SMELL AND TOUCH:
- 05MEAL TIME AND THE SENSES:
- 06TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH RESIDENTS:
- 07ISOLATION OR SOLITUDE:
- 08PAIN MANAGEMENT
- 09KNOW YOUR PAIN TREATMENT OPTIONS
- 10WHY DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE PAIN DIFFERENTLY?
- 11PAIN MANAGEMENT: TREATING MIND AND BODY
- 12MEDICATIONS.
- 13THERAPY
- 14OTHER PAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
- 15SUMMARY:
- 16Follow authorized treatment
- 17Offer individualized comfort
- 18Reassess the response
- 19Relief that did not last · The resident
- 20Relief that did not last · The situation
- 21Relief that did not last · Your decision
- 22Response, reflection & follow-up
- 23Course summary & exam review