Nursing Interventions Pain Management

Nursing Interventions Pain Management

Provide comfort ------------------------------------Positioning, rest and relaxation
■ Validate Pt’s response to pain -------------------Offer reassurance
■ Relieve anxiety and fears ------------------------Set aside time with Pt
■ Relaxation techniques ----------------------------Rhythmic breathing, guided imagery
■ Cutaneous stimulation ----------------------------Massage, heat and cold therapy
■ Decrease irritating stimulation ------------------Bright lights, noise, temp

Wong Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

0 NO HURT
2 HURTS LITTLE BIT
4 HURTS LITTLE MORE
6 HURTS EVEN MORE
8 HURTS WHOLE LOT
10 HURTS WORST

For pediatric and non English-speaking patients