A client with chronic pain reports to you, the charge nurse, that the nurse has not been responding to requests for pain medication.
The initial action should be to have a conference with the nurses responsible for the care of the client
chronic pain or persistent pain is pain that persists for more than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. Most people recover from pain after injury or surgery. However, some people have persistent pain and no previous injuries or surgeries.
chronic pain can be caused by inflammation or damaged nerves.
The main symptom is persistent pain lasting weeks to years. Treatment for
includes medication, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and surgery.
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