An organization is updating the policy for pain management. What should be included in the updated policy that addresses the Joint Commission's pain management standards? Select all that apply
1. Complete a baseline pain assessment
2. Monitor the acute pain the client is experiencing
3. Follow guidelines of pharmacologic management
4. Educate client and family about pain management
5. Limit the use of nonpharmacological management
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Guidelines for acute pain management include completing a baseline pain assessment.
Rationale 2: Guidelines for acute pain management include monitoring the acute pain the client is experiencing.
Rationale 3: Guidelines for acute pain management include following guidelines of pharmacologic management.
Rationale 4: Guidelines for acute pain management include educating clients and families about pain management.
Rationale 5: Guidelines for acute pain management include implementing nonpharmacologic management.
Global Rationale: Guidelines for acute pain management include completing a baseline pain assessment, monitoring the acute pain the client is experiencing, following guidelines of pharmacologic management, educating clients and families about pain management, and implementing nonpharmacologic management.
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