Module 3 Integrating

Assignment #1: Pain Assessment and Management

Part 1a: Pain Assessment Scales

• Begin by researching and reviewing various pain assessment scales used for both children and adults. Look into tools like the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and others.
• Explain why these tools are essential in nursing care. Discuss how they aid in assessing and documenting pain levels accurately.
• Provide examples of scenarios where specific pain assessment scales might be more suitable than others.

Part 1b: Types of Pain

• Explore and define the differences between acute, persistent (chronic), and breakthrough pain. Discuss the characteristics and duration associated with each type.
• Delve into subcategories of pain, including incident pain, malignant pain, and nonmalignant pain. Explain what distinguishes these subcategories from one another.
• Consider the challenges nurses might face when dealing with different types and subcategories of pain.
• Discuss the implications of these various pain types for patient care and management.

General Submission Guidelines:

• Your assignment should be a well-structured, 500-word paper in APA format.
• Ensure that you provide proper citations and references if you use external sources.
• Use clear, concise language and present your ideas logically.