11.1 Comfort Introduction

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify cues related to alteration in comfort across the life span
  • Identify standards of care for the client experiencing pain
  • Identify interventions to increase client comfort
  • Contribute to a plan of care for clients with comfort alterations

Pain is a universal sensation that everyone experiences, and acute pain is a common reason why clients seek medical care. Nurses work with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage pain in a multidimensional approach to provide comfort and prevent suffering. This chapter will review best practices and standards of care for the assessment and management of pain.

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