Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
pain assessment, pediatric post-tonsillectomy patients, pain relief
College
Nursing
Abstract
A nurse’s obligation to manage pain and relieve patients’ suffering is an integral part of the commitment to patient care. Adequate pain assessment and management benefits the patient by shortening the hospital stay, speeding recovery, reducing costs, and promoting physical activity. Specific populations who may have difficulty communicating their pain require special attention, especially children. Although many effective techniques are available for pain management in children, studies indicate that their pain is managed less well than pain in adults (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 1992).
Recommended Citation
Baird, Tamara and Beckstrand, Dr. Renea L.
(2013)
"Pain Assessment in Pediatric Post-tonsillectomy Patients,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1614.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1614