Across
- 3. also called patient controlled analgesia; for this form of pain relief, the dose prescription is programmed into the pump
- 4. to prevent this from occurring heating pads should only be left on the skin for 25-30 minutes
- 6. a patient with rheumatoid arthritis may experience this type of pain
- 7. activities of daily living; these can be delegated to a CNA
- 8. an effect of both heat and cold therapies
- 11. a patient with pain in this area (possible appendicitis) should not have heat applied to the area because it could cause the appendix to rupture
- 13. scrapes on the skin, possibly caused by scratching
- 14. patients with this type of pain may have stable vital signs
- 15. nonpharmacological method of pain relief that involves the patient going to their "happy place" in their mind
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- 1. this type of distraction would include a back rub and could be useful in decreasing pain
- 2. softened skin caused by continuous exposure to moisture, such as urine
- 5. drinking this substance can cause awakening during the night
- 9. a patient taking anticoagulants should use this type of razor
- 10. this type of bath is useful for patients who cannot tolerate standing for long periods \
- 12. these should never be placed on the floor