Problem
1) PAIN MANAGEMENT
a) Discuss the physiology and characteristics of pain.
b) Describe the legal, ethical, and moral considerations regarding pain management.
c) Assess the client who is experiencing pain.
d) Determine an individualized plan of care using nonpharmacological and pharmacological pain interventions to address the client's pain.
e) Identify nursing implications when treating clients with pain.
f) Evaluate the effectiveness of pain interventions.
2) COMFORT, REST, AND SLEEP
a) Discuss the physiology and characteristics of pain.
b) Describe the legal, ethical, and moral considerations regarding pain management.
c) Assess the client who is experiencing pain.
d) Determine an individualized plan of care using nonpharmacological and pharmacological pain interventions to address the client's pain.
e) Identify nursing implications when treating clients with pain.
f) Evaluate the effectiveness of pain interventions.
3) CARE OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT
a) Explain preoperative nursing care responsibilities.
b) Discuss surgical risk factors and potential complications.
c) Describe components of the intraoperative surgical phase.
d) Explore the role of the nurse when caring for the postoperative client.
e) Discuss safety considerations when providing care for the surgical client.