What Is Pain Management?
The systematic approach to assessing, preventing, and treating pain through pharmacological (medication) and non-pharmacological (comfort measures, distraction) interventions. NCLEX emphasizes the nurse's role as the patient's advocate for adequate pain relief.
Pain Management across 2 exams
Pain Management appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- NCLEX-RN
- The systematic approach to assessing, preventing, and treating pain through pharmacological (medication) and non-pharmacological (comfort measures, distraction) interventions. NCLEX emphasizes the nurse's role as the patient's advocate for adequate pain relief.
- NCLEX-PN
- The comprehensive approach to assessing, preventing, and relieving pain using both pharmacological (medications) and non-pharmacological methods (positioning, relaxation, distraction). Pain is a subjective experience; patient self-report is the gold standard.