Pain is a highly subjective state in which a variety of unpleasant sensations and a wide range of distressing factors may be experienced by the sufferer. Pain may be a symptom of injury or illness. Pain may also arise from emotional, psychological, cultural, or spiritual distress. Pain can be very difficult to explain, because it is unique to the individual; pain should be accepted as described by the sufferer. Pain assessment can be challenging, especially in elderly patients, where cognitive impairment and sensory-perceptual deficits are more common.
NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)
- Analgesic Administration
- Conscious Sedation
- Pain Management
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia Assistance
NOC Outcomes (Nursing Outcomes Classification)
- Comfort Level
- Medication Response
- Pain Control
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