Title: Describe observations that the nurse aide can make to understand the resident’s pain level.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VII: Basic Skills

Description should include

- increased pulse, respiration, or blood pressure
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- tightening of the jaw
- frowning
- groaning on movement
- grinding teeth
- increased restlessness
- agitation
- changes in behavior
- crying
- difficulty moving
- guarding/protecting an area.