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Pain, the Fifth Vital Sign

Order# PN504
Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD

22 minutes
interactive discussion
$150 purchase; $75 rental

In an interactive discussion with nursing assistants, Dr. Wertheimer hears that recognizing pain isn't always obvious, particularly with patients who are non-verbal or suffering from dementia. Nursing assistants present guidelines for identifying, describing and reporting pain.

Skill Competency: Recognizing and Reporting Pain

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