Question

The nurse has been assigned to a post-abdominal surgery client who has also been diagnosed with dementia. the family is concerned about pain control for the client because the client is confused. what should the nurse include in their teaching to the family about the pain control plan for this client?

Answer 1

The risks of further amnesia from the pain meds

Answer 2

In the given case, the nurse should include in his or her teaching regarding the vital signs of the patient, which are indicative of his pain and there is a need to assess it frequently. The nurse should also illustrate the trend regarding the changes in the behavior of the patient suffering from dementia mainly when they are in pain.

The nurse should also include teachings regarding pre-medicating the patient prior to the activities and prior to anticipating pain.