Introduction

After reporting subjective and objective signs of clients’ pain, a CNA may help administer medication, and application of over-the-counter topical medications, ice, heat, repositioning, and massage. To find out more, look through the slides!

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Resource One - Slideshow Presentation

Estimated completion time - 6 minutes

Click on the arrow for concept-specific acronyms. Go to the Acronyms page to access a full list of course acronyms.

Acronyms to know about this concept.

Review the Slides - You can watch the video below that includes the slides and narration or you can follow along by using this link, Comfort Measures slides.

> The University of Iowa Pain Management website.

> This information can be found in Section 6.4 and Section 6.5 of the book.

Resource Two - YouTube Video

Estimated completion time - 5 minutes

Watch the YouTube Video below. You can also access the video with this link, How does your brain respond to pain? - Karen D. Davis.

Think about this question as you watch the video: What is your go-to method for dealing with acute pain? Have you ever witnessed a unique method of dealing with pain?

Resource Three - Quick Check

Estimated completion time - 6 minutes

Take a few minutes to answer three questions about what you've learned during this lesson.

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