Relaxations techniques help reduce skeletal muscle tension which will reduce the intensity of the pain.
-Create a quiet, non-disruptive environment with dim lights and comfortable temperature when possible. Comfort and a quiet atmosphere promote a relaxed feeling and permit the client to focus on the relaxation technique rather than external distraction.
-Demonstrate and practice the relaxation technique with the patient. Return demonstrations by the patient provide an opportunity for the nurse to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching session. With the changing population of the Unites States, nurses will need to adjust their ideas about care when dealing with the needs of patients who are from a culture with different values and perspectives on pain, pain management techniques, and pain relief than their own. Reference
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