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episodic, intermittent, constant
pain perception
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recognizing and defining pain in cortex
major surgery
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procedure of greater risk;
a prolonged or complicated procedure, surgery involving vital organs, or a
high risk for postoperative complications.
Obtaining a signature for surgery? - Document
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Be sure to document these conversations, and document in the nursing
notes that the surgeon was notified of any additional questions or
concerns.
Acupressure
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treatment method that involves therapeutic massage of points along the
body's energy pathways
cutaneous/superficial pain
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arises in the skin or the subcutaneous tissue
burn or abrasion
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If the patient has questions or if you have any questions about the patient's
competence, notify the surgeon and delay sending the patient to surgery.
acupuncture
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the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to
cure disease or relieve pain
procurement surgery
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related to transplant surgery. an organ or tissue is harvested from someone
pronounced brain dead for transplantation into another person
Massage
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, cutaneous stimulation and relaxing the muscles, massage helps to reduce
pain. Effleurage, or the use of slow, long, guiding strokes, is used for
obstetrical patients during labor and as back rubs for postsurgical patients
pain quality
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may described as sharp, dull, aching, throbbing, stabbing, burning, ripping,
searing, or tingling
local anesthesia
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Loss of sensation at the desired site of action.
Increase Surgical Risk?
Aspirin
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Increases risk for bleeding.
Increase Surgical Risk?
Antihypertensives