Demonstration may include
- repositioning
- massage
- distraction
- guided imagery
- population-specific pain scales
- cultural pain perception
- heat and cold applications
- alternative treatments (e.g., pets, music, and aromatherapy).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the various pain scales for determining pain levels?
- How does one document pain levels for nonverbal patients?
- What documentation does a PCT need before applying pain interventions?
- When should pain levels be reassessed?
- How did the work of Dr. James Marion Sims influence perceptions of pain in the medical field?