The nurse documents the assessment and interventions performed to relieve the client's pain on a pain management flow sheet. Why is this documentation important?
Select all that apply.
1. Reduces time spent on documentation.
2. Clarifies and communicates each client's pain experience.
3. Accurately documents the pain management efforts performed by the nurse.
4. Enhances pain relief efforts.
5. Ensures continuity of care.
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
The pain management flow sheet helps to clarify and communicate each client's pain experience to other members of the health care team, enhances pain management effectiveness, and ensures that other care providers will recognize what has worked for pain relief in the past, ensuring continuity of care. It is not used to reduce time spent on documentation, although this can be a pleasant side effect. Pain management should be accurately documented no matter what form is used.
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