Pain Assessment The Fifth Vital Sign Chapter 10

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Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Chapter 10 Elsevier items and derived items ©

Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Chapter 10 Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Structure and Function Neuroanatomic pathway Nociception

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Structure and Function Neuroanatomic pathway Nociception Neuropathic pain Sources of pain Types of pain Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -2

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuroanatomic Pathway Nociceptors Interneurons Anterolateral spinothalamic

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuroanatomic Pathway Nociceptors Interneurons Anterolateral spinothalamic tract Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -3

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuroanatomic Pathway (cont. ) Elsevier items

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuroanatomic Pathway (cont. ) Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -4

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Nociception Transduction Transmission Perception Modulation Elsevier

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Nociception Transduction Transmission Perception Modulation Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -5

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Nociception (cont. ) Elsevier items and

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Nociception (cont. ) Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -6

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuropathic Pain Abnormal processing of pain

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Neuropathic Pain Abnormal processing of pain message Most difficult type of pain to assess and treat Neurochemical level Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -7

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Sources of Pain Visceral pain Deep

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Sources of Pain Visceral pain Deep somatic pain Cutaneous pain Referred pain Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -8

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Common Sites for Referred Pain ©

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Common Sites for Referred Pain © Pat Thomas, 2006. Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -9

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Types of Pain Acute pain Ø

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Types of Pain Acute pain Ø Short term Ø Self-limiting Ø Follows a predictable trajectory Ø Dissipates after injury heals Chronic pain Ø Continues for 6 months or longer Ø Types are malignant (cancer related) and nonmalignant Ø Does not stop when injury heals Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -10

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Subjective Data—Health History Pain assessment questions

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Subjective Data—Health History Pain assessment questions Pain assessment tools Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -11

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Pain Assessment Questions to ask: Ø

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Pain Assessment Questions to ask: Ø How does pain limit your function/activities? Ø How do you behave when you are in pain? How would others know you are in pain? How much pain do you have now? Ø What does pain mean to you? What makes the pain better or worse? Ø Why do you think you are having pain? Ø Where is your pain? Ø When did your pain start? Ø What does your pain feel like? Ø Ø Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -12

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Pain Assessment Tools Initial pain assessment

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Pain Assessment Tools Initial pain assessment Brief pain inventory Pain rating scales Ø Numeric rating scales Ø Descriptor scale Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -13

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Initial Pain Assessment From Mc. Caffery

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Initial Pain Assessment From Mc. Caffery M, Pasero C: Pain: Clinical manual, ed 2, St. Louis, 1999, Mosby. Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -14

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Brief Pain Inventory From Mc. Caffery

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Brief Pain Inventory From Mc. Caffery M, Pasero C: Pain: Clinical manual, ed 2, St. Louis, 1999, Mosby. Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -15

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Objective Data—Physical Exam Joints—note Ø Size/contour/circumference

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Objective Data—Physical Exam Joints—note Ø Size/contour/circumference Ø AROM/PROM Muscles/skin—inspect Ø Color/swelling Ø Masses/deformity Ø Sensation changes Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -16

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Objective Data—Physical Exam (cont. ) Abdomen—inspect

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Objective Data—Physical Exam (cont. ) Abdomen—inspect and palpate Ø Contour/symmetry Ø Guarding/organ size Pain behavior—inspect Ø Nonverbal cues Ø Acute pain behavior Ø Chronic pain behavior Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -17

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Acute Pain Behaviors Guarding Grimacing Vocalizations

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Acute Pain Behaviors Guarding Grimacing Vocalizations such as moaning Agitation, restlessness Stillness Diaphoresis Change in vital signs Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -18

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Chronic Pain Behaviors Bracing Rubbing Diminished

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Chronic Pain Behaviors Bracing Rubbing Diminished activity Sighing Change in appetite Being with other people Movement Exercise Prayer Sleeping Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -19

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Sample Charting Elsevier items and derived

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Sample Charting Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -20

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Abnormal Findings Reflexive sympathetic dystrophy Ø

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Abnormal Findings Reflexive sympathetic dystrophy Ø Follows trauma to the nerve Ø Most commonly appears in 40 - to 60 -year-old men and women Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -21

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Which type of pain would cholecystitis

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign Which type of pain would cholecystitis (gallbladder disease) cause? A. Somatic B. Visceral C. Cutaneous D. Chronic Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -22

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign What anticipated finding regarding patients with

Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign What anticipated finding regarding patients with chronic pain should guide a nurse’s care planning? A. B. C. D. Patients with chronic pain have trouble sleeping. Patients with chronic pain show elevated blood pressures. Patients with chronic pain need less medication. Patients with chronic pain may show few or no outward signs of pain. Elsevier items and derived items © 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Slide 10 -23