Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. Comfort Level
2. Medication Response
3. Pain Control
NIC Interventions (Nursing Interventions Classification)
Suggested NIC Labels
1. Analgesic Administration
2. Conscious Sedation
3. Pain Management
Ongoing Assessment
• Monitor for changes in general condition that may herald need for
change in pain relief method. For example, a PCA patient
becomes confused and cannot manage PCA, or a successful
modality ceases to provide adequate pain relief, as in
relaxation breathing.
• Anticipate need for pain relief. One can most effectively deal
with pain by preventing it. Early intervention may decrease
the total amount of analgesic required.
• Respond immediately to complaint of pain. In the midst of
painful experiences a patient’s perception of time may become
distorted. Prompt responses to complaints may result in
decreased anxiety in the patient. Demonstrated concern for
patient’s welfare and comfort fosters the development of a
trusting relationship.
1. Dedicate use of IV line for PCA only; consult pharmacist before mixing drug with
narcotic being infused. IV incompatibilities are possible.
If patient is receiving epidural analgesia: