Unit 3: Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
Q1. Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort
Q2. Describe the different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort including:
Q3. Outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort.
Q4. Identify symptoms that may be related to an individuals condition or treatment.
Q5. Describe how symptoms can cause the individual pain and discomfort
Q6. Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individuals well-being and ability to communicate.
Q7. Identify ways of encouraging an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain.
Q8. Identify a range of interventions that can be used to provide symptom relief.
Q9. Describe how an individuals culture and beliefs might influence their preferred approach to symptom management.
Q10. Describe how to encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control.
Q11. Explain how to position an individual safely and comfortably.
Q12. Identify monitoring activities required to manage an individuals pain or discomfort.
Q13. Explain how records should be completed.