The Joint Commission has developed the following accreditation standards in an attempt to improve the management of pain. What is included in the accreditation standards in an attempt to improve the management of pain?
1 . Patients have the right to appropriate assessment and management of pain.
2 . On-going pain assessment should include the nature and intensity of pain.
3 . Responses to evaluation of pain should be recorded in a manner that promotes periodic reassessment and follow-up.
4 . Staff must be oriented and competent in assessment and management of pain.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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The Joint Commission has developed the following accreditation standards in an attempt to improve the management of pain. Patients have the right to appropriate assessment and management of pain. On-going pain assessment should include the nature and intensity of pain. Responses to evaluation of pain should be recorded in a manner that promotes regular reassessment and follow-up. Staff must be oriented and competent in assessment and management of pain.
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