Discussion Post
• Compare and contrast acute pain and chronic pain in the pediatric patient
• Distraction involves having the child focus on another stimulus. Identify 5 methods of distraction for the pediatric patient
• Identify 2 indications for the use of EMLA cream on the pediatric patient
• Describe the 5 different pain scales for infants and children. What are the benefits to using the same pain assessment tool when evaluating pain in the pediatric patient
• Identify 3 behavioral characteristics associated with pain in the infant and 3 physiological characteristics associated with pain in the infant and child.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.