ANCC Approved - An Introduction to Pain Assessment and Management

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This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss why pain is subjective.
2. Explain why pain is thought to be evolutionary.
3. Define the four types of pain.
4. Depict a comprehensive pain assessment.
5. State two common mnemonics for pain assessment.
6. Compare the most commonly used pain scales.
7. Describe the WHO Pain Ladder.
8. Name three medication classes commonly used as adjuvant analgesics.
9. Compare the most common non-pharmacological pain treatments.

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