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Journal #2
NURS 3020
Gabrielle Gagnon
Trent University
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because when I finally figured it out and relieved him from it, it was not only
a relief for the patient but also fairly rewarding for myself. I strongly believe
that in many medical situations, not just the surgical floor, that pain can be
very debilitating and prevent/set back patients in terms of their healing
process.
I really love how Morone and Weiner (2013) described pain as the fifth
vital sign. In their article, Morone and Weiner (2013) talk about how complex
pain is and how so much more attention must be paid to it. In current
healthcare, practitioners much too often seem to simply administer pain
medications rather than further investigating pain and treating pain (or the
absence of pain rather) as vital. I agree with Morone and Weiner that there
should be more of a push towards thoroughly evaluating pain in order to give
the best possible pain management. Addressing and investigating into the
complexities of pain for a given patient is essential, in my opinion, and can
not only make their healthcare experience so much better but also in turn,
positively affect their overall health and recovery.
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References
Morone, N. E., & Weiner, D. K. (2013). Pain as the Fifth Vital Sign: Exposing
the Vital Need for Pain Education. Clinical Therapeutics, 35(11), 17281732. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.10.001