Elder Care

Pain, the Fifth Vital Sign


Order# PN504

Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD

interactive discussion
22 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental

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In an interactive discussion with nursing assistants, Dr. Wertheimer hears that recognizing pain isn't always obvious, particularly with patients who are non-verbal or suffering from dementia. Nursing assistants present guidelines for identifying, describing and reporting pain.

Topics: pain, reporting, observation
Skill Competency: Recognizing and Reporting Pain
Audience: Students in allied health programs, long-term care and assisted living staff.


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