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wound pain
WOCN program
Question | Answer |
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identify factors to assess for wound pain | etiology, history, intensity, type, previous management, hx of abuse, cultural/environmental factors |
list the types of pain | nociceptive, neuropathic, mixed |
can moisture retentive dressings reduce pain associated with wound care | yes |
identify different interventions for pain reduction during dressing change | moisture retentive dresings, nonadherent dsgs, soaking dsg prior to removal, topical analgesia, systemic analgesia 30-60 min prior |
when should EMLA cream be applied | at least 20 min prior to dressinsg change or procedure |
True or false: pressure ulcer pain is best managed with pharmacological measures | no- local management is better |