CHAPTE
R 4
Pain
Management:
Use of
Nonpharmacologi
c Methods of Pain
Relief (RN QSEN -
Patient-centered
Care, Active
Learning
Template - Basic
Concept, RM AMS
RN 10.0 Chp 4)
1. relaxation
2. distraction
3
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CHAPTE
R 4
Pain
Management:
Use of
Nonpharmacologi
c Methods of Pain
Relief (RN QSEN -
Patient-centered
Care, Active
Learning
Template - Basic
Concept, RM AMS
RN 10.0 Chp 4)
1. relaxation
2. distraction
3. cutaneous stimulation (ie acupressure, massage, thermal
therapy, contralat stimulation)
4. guided imagery
5. hypnosis
6. biofeedback
7. music therapy
8. exercise
NSAIDS have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, &
antipyretic effects.
- Be aware of Hepatotoxic effects of Acetiminophen. Pt w/ a
healthy liver should take no more than 4g/day.
- prevent GI upset in pt by admin the Rx w/ food or antacids.
- Monitor pt for bleeding w/ long term NSAID use.
- Monitor pt for "Salicylism" (tinnitus, vertigo, decreased
hearing acuity).
More notes on management of pain
https://skillsmodules.atitesting.com/SkillsModulesConten
t/pain-management/ap7.html
CHAPTE
R 16
Spinal Cord Injury:
Care of a Client
who has a Halo
Device (RN QSEN -
Safety , Active
Learning
Template -
Therapeutic
Procedure, RM
AMS RN 10.0 Chp
16)
- Application of Immobilization Devices & Traction -
*Pts who have cervical fractures may be placed in a halo
fixation
device or cervical tongs. Purpose is to provide traction
&/or
immobilize the spinal column.
- NURSING ACTIONS -
*maintain body alignment & ensure cervical tong weights
hang freely.
*Monitor skin integrity by providing pin care & assessing
the skin under the halo fixation vest as appropriate.
- PT EDUCATION -
*if the pt goes home w/ a Halo fixation device on,
provide instruction on pin & vest care.
*Teach the pt signs of infection & skin breakdown.
Surgical Interventions
CHAPTE
R 23
Tuberculosis:
Priority Action for
a Client in the
Emergency
Department (RN
QSEN - Safety ,
Active Learning
Template -
System Disorder,
RM AMS RN 10.0
Chp 23)
Tuberculosis: Priority Action for a Client in the
Emergency Department
• Heated humidified oxygen administration
• N95 HEPA filtered mask for staff /transportation of
client surgical mask
• Negative pressure room.
The client should be transported using the shortest and
least busy route.
Cough and expectorate sputum into tissues that are
disposed of by the client should be put into provided
plastic bags or no-touch receptacles.
Clients are no longer considered infectious after 3
consecutive negative sputum cultures.
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