medication management
Pain Management
SN instructed patient on importance of pain management
. Take pain medication
as ordered. Do not wait for pain to become severe. If your pain is not controlled and you are taking your medication
as prescribed contact your doctor or nurse. Do not take your medication
more often than prescribed without talking with your physician. Patient verbalized instruction.
Patient was instructed on pain management
. Diabetes can destroy small blood vessels, which in turn can damage the nervous system, and these damaged nerves can cause pain. The pain arises from the nerves that are injured or malfunctioning that can be from the tip of the toe to the brain.
Patient was instructed on pain management
. Diabetes pain usually strikes first in the hands and feet. A common pain syndrome from diabetes is described as
Patient was instructed on pain management
. Diabetes alters sensation in the smallest nerves, which happen to lie at the end of the peripheral nervous system, in the hands and feet. Diabetes starves these tiny nerves. As a result the nervous system becomes confused about what is and isn
Patient was instructed on pain management
. Acute pain such as occurs with trauma, often has a reversible cause and may require only transient measures and correction of under lying problem. In contrast, chronic pain often results from conditions that are difficult to diagnose and treat.
Patient was instructed on pain management
. Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is caused by actual or perceived injury to body tissues and produces physical and emotional reactions.
Patient was instructed on pain management
Pain sensation has evolved to protect the body from harm by causing people to perform certain actions and avoid others. Pain might be called a protector, a predictor or simply a hassle.
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tramadol. Side effects can this medication
cause: Tramadol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying sleep,headache.
SN instructed about Acetaminophen/codeine is a combination medication
used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. Potential side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur.
Instructed in various factors that help alleviate pain without, or in addition to, analgesics such as frequent position changes, relaxation techniques, heat or cold, regular rest periods, pillows to support painful area, etc.