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
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| Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale |
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
1 comments:
I like how this highlights both emotional and physical comfort in pain care—it’s such a holistic approach. It reminds me of how hospitals sometimes decide whether can you be admitted to hospital for pain management based on pain levels and patient needs.
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