Pain Assessment

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Pain Assessment Definition

The evaluation of pain complaints. Measurements should be objective on the part of the practitioner, based on subjective information from the patient. Measurements may also be indirect, by such assessments as respiratory rate and effort, withdrawal, guarding, or other appropriate assessment techniques.

Pain Assessment Synonyms

Pain Assessment, Pain Measurement

Terms in Pain Assessment category

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