pain m
Diseases Process
SN instructed patient to take pain m
edication before pain
becom
es severe to achieve better pain
control. Always refill your m
eds before you run out of them
. SN instructed patient on nonpharm
acologic pain
relief m
easures, including relaxation techniques, positioning ,etc. SN instructed to report to physician if experiencing pain
level not acceptable , pain
level greater than 6/10, pain m
edications not effective, unable to tolerate pain m
edications, and pain
affecting ability to perform
norm
al activities
Patient was instructed on pain
caused by pressure ulcers. Pain
can be classified as acute or chronic. Cyclic acute pain
, which is periodic and corresponds to the pain
experienced during repeated m
anagem
ent, such as dressing changes or patient repositioning and non-cyclic acute pain
, which is accidental, including pain
experienced during occasional procedures such as debridem
ent or drain rem
oval.
The patient was instructed in hyperparathyroidism
in the procedure of assistive devices like walker, cane. The patient was taught to level pain
on a rule and to define pain
so as to im
proved m
onitor pain
and pain
killing helpfulness. The patient was encouraged to pain m
edication on calendar m
oderately than as needed. The patient was advised in a plan for using other pain
-relieving ways rather than depend on on pain m
edication. The patient was advised to elude using enem
as or laxatives.
SN instructed patient that phantom
pain
is very real but not everyone who has an am
putation has phantom
pain
. The pain m
ay feel like cram
ping, burning, stabbing or shooting pain
. Som
e things that can m
ake the pain
feel worse are being too tired, too m
uch pressure on the am
putated arm
or leg, changes in the weather, stress and infection.
Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain
/pressure. To take at onset of pain
, 1 tablet every 5 m
inutes, up to 3 tablets over 15 m
inutes. If not com
plete relief of pain
after the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain
or pressure. Beginning pain
or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 m
inutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 m
inutes. If com
plete pain
relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Sn instructed patient while you m
ay not be able to avoid the pain
that com
es with rheum
atoid arthritis ( RA ), you can take action to lim
it it. By taking your pain m
edication on a schedule. Don’t wait until you are in m
ore pain
and have to play "catch-up." Using a warm
, m
oist com
press to loosen up a stiff joint. Try an ice pack on an inflam
ed joint. M
assage m
ay also help. These tried-and-true treatm
ents are easy and can provide som
e quick relief for m
ild sym
ptom
s. Also instructed that on the im
portance to m
ake it a priority every day to relax. If you need ideas for healthy ways to m
anage stress, ask your doctor or a counselor. You m
ay want to try m
editation, and focus on things you enjoy. Patient verbalizes understanding.
SN instructed that should be call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following signs and sym
ptom
s of an infection: Fever ( this is som
etim
es the only sign of an infection ), chills and sweats, change in cough or a new cough, sore throat or new m
outh sore, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, stiff neck, burning or pain
with urination, unusual vaginal discharge or irritation, increased urination, redness, soreness, or swelling in any area, including surgical wounds and ports, diarrhea, vom
iting, pain
in the abdom
en or rectum
, new onset of pain
.
Sn instructed about patient sym
ptom
s of ( OA ). Joint pain
and stiffness. Pain
and stiffness m
ay get worse with periods of inactivity or overuse. People with osteoarthritis ( OA ) have m
ore stiffness first thing in the m
orning ( usually for less than 30 m
inutes ) or after sitting for a prolonged period of tim
e. M
any people have m
ore pain
in their hips or knees if they walk farther than they usually do. They have weak m
uscles, grinding or crackling noise with m
otion, swelling or bum
ps, or loss of range of m
otion.
SN instructed patient on Paget disease. Paget disease is a chronic bone disorder. M
ost people who have Paget disease of bone have no sym
ptom
s. When sym
ptom
s occur, the m
ost com
m
on com
plaint is bone pain
. Paget disease can cause pain
in the bones or joints, headaches and hearing loss, pressure on nerves, increased head size, bowing of lim
b, or curvature of spine. Because this disease causes your body to generate new bone faster than norm
al, the rapid rem
odeling produces bone that's softer and weaker than norm
al bone, which can lead to bone pain
, deform
ities and fractures. To reduce your risk of com
plications associated with Paget disease of bone, try these tips, prevent falls by using assistive devices like a walker or cane, fall - proof your hom
e. Rem
ove slippery floor coverings, use nonskid m
ats in your bathtub or shower, eat well. Be sure your diet includes adequate levels of calcium
and vitam
in D, which helps bones absorb calcium
and exercise regularly. Regular exercise is essential for m
aintaining joint m
obility and bone strength.