11.1 Comfort Introduction
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
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.