Pain management

Question 1

What are we assessing with someones pain

Answer 1

nature, severity, location, radiation

Question 2

What are some nonpharmalogical interventions

Answer 2

cognitive–behavioral interventions, physical agents, electroanalgesia, acupuncture, TENS

Question 3

What is TENS

Answer 3

activating different nerves to draw their attention away from the pain

Question 4

What are some pharmalogical treatments

Answer 4

nonnarcotic like tylenol
narcotic analgesics like opioids
depressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants

Question 5

What is another way to treat pain

Answer 5

surgery