ABCDE Pneumonic for Pain

Question 1

A –>

Answer 1

ask about pain regularly; assess systematically

Question 2

B –>

Answer 2

believe patient/family in reports of pain

Question 3

C –>

Answer 3

choose pain control options appropriate for patient, family, and setting

Question 4

D –>

Answer 4

deliver interventions in timely, logical, and coordinated fashion

Question 5

E –>

Answer 5

empower patient’s & families