Alleviate His Discomfort Case Study
possible to alleviate his discomfort. I used some basic verbal de-escalation and distraction techniques to settle him (Richmond et al., 2012). I offered him a glass of water to calm him down. I also asked him if I could get him a cold pack to ease the pain he was feeling because application of hot and cold are effective pain-relieving measures when used properly. In addition, cold decreases blood flow, inflammation and may decrease muscle spasm and pain. Along with I asked RN if he could have any pain relief.
Additionally, the International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage” (2012). It was very
challenging and difficult to handle this kind of patient. When I thought that condition was going uncontrolled. For that moment, I did get worried a bit. Then, immediately I called for RN to support me. At last, with the help of my buddy RN, we got the patient comfortable, relaxed and administered prescribed pain relief for him.
Additionally, the International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage” (2012). It was very
challenging and difficult to handle this kind of patient. When I thought that condition was going uncontrolled. For that moment, I did get worried a bit. Then, immediately I called for RN to support me. At last, with the help of my buddy RN, we got the patient comfortable, relaxed and administered prescribed pain relief for him.