Identify the elements included in a pain assessment. How would you incorporate the client's preferences and needs when you implement a plan for pain management?
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speaker 1: hello
speaker 2: hi
speaker 1: My name is laura, and i will be your nurse today. could you please tell me your full name and date of birth?
speaker 2: Tony Rivera.November 8th, 1937
speaker 1: Great.and take a peek at your armband.Now mr rivera,I understand that you have a hip fracture,and that you'll be having surgery tommorrow.How are you felling?
speaker 2: My left hip really hurts,but otherwise i'm ok.
Speaker 1: ok. May i ask you some question about your pain.So that we can treat it and make you more comfortable?with your pain under control , you'll be better able to perform activities like coughing and breathing deeply. It will also help to avoid complications for after surgery?
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Identify the elements included in a pain assessment. How would you incorporate the client's preferences and needs when you implement a plan for pain management?
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