Pain relief Teaching 1927

Charting language
SN instructed patient on nonpharmacologic pain relief measures, including relaxation techniques, massage, stretching, positioning, and hot/cold packs. SN instructed patient to report to physician if patient experiences pain level greater than 6, pain medications not effective, patient unable to tolerate pain medications, pain affecting ability to perform patient’s normal activities.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.