Elder Care
Pain, the Fifth Vital Sign
Order# PN504
Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD
interactive discussion
22 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
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.