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Nursing responsibilities
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, July 27, 2007
The responsibilities for nurses include assessing, managing, and evaluating the effectiveness of pain management. Some examples include:
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Determining the nature of the pain and its impact on the resident
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Identifying factors that affect the resident's perception and expression of pain
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Deciding which analgesic to administer, and when
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Determining changes in dosage of an analgesic
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Using nursing interventions to promote comfort and relieve pain
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Documenting pain assessment and intervention
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