Identify a family member or a friend, rather than a client, and use the COLDER approach/questions to conduct a pain assessment.
Identify a family member or a friend, rather than a client, and use the COLDER approach/questions to conduct a pain assessment. Write a brief summary of your findings and recommend two nursing non-pharmacological interventions.
The nurse must first conduct an in-depth examination. This includes a thorough history, physical examination, and a review of previous medical records.
The subjective information should be included in the pain assessment using the acronym:
