pain m
Pain Management
Patient instructed in setting a daily tim
e aside for relaxation that will in turn break the pain
-cycle.
Patient instructed in following a daily exercise routine but to avoid exertion as this m
ay worsen pain
.
Patient was instructed on pain m
anagem
ent. Diabetes alters sensation in the sm
allest nerves, which happen to lie at the end of the peripheral nervous system
, in the hands and feet. Diabetes starves these tiny nerves. As a result the nervous system
becom
es confused about what is and isn
Patient was instructed on how pain
develops. When som
ething in the body is not working properly, the body
Patient was instructed on the several structures involved in pain
transm
ission, such as nerve ending: located throughout the body, externally in the skin and internally in the body
Skilled nurse advised patient to elevate both legs to decrease pain
and im
prove circulation.
The patient was advised to avoid lifting/stooping in order to decrease back pain
. The patient was encouraged to avoid or stop sm
oking (nicotine decreases diskal circulation).
Assess patient's pain
and instructed her relieved with m
edications and rest.
Tram
adol is used to relieve m
oderate to m
oderately severe pain
. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tram
adol. Side effects can this m
edication cause: Tram
adol m
ay cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these sym
ptom
s are severe or do not go away: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying sleep,headache.
SN instructed patient about ways to relieve m
uscle stiffness such as perform
ing exercises including gentle m
uscle stretching as tolerated, obtaining adequate rest or uninterrupted sleep in order to reduce stress, m
assaging affected body parts if not contraindicated and to avoid lifting heavy objects. Instructed to inform
doctor or skilled nurse if discom
fort progress or when severe or unexplained pain
is felt.