Steven Marshall BSN, MSN, DNP, RN

Steven Marshall has 31 years experience as a BSN, MSN, DNP, RN and specializes in Critical Care.

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   Improving the Nurses' Understanding of Pain Perception

   Steven Marshall replied to Steven Marshall's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, Erin. While there are multiple causes of pain, it is essential never to discard the patient's subjective data. Since we cannot objectively measure pain, the patient must be considered the source of truth.
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   Improving the Nurses' Understanding of Pain Perception

   Steven Marshall replied to Steven Marshall's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for sharing - unfortunately your experience is all too common. Many individuals with acute or chronic pain are mislabeled as "drug seekers" and do not have their pain treated adequately. I am hopeful that this trend will decrease over time w...
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   Improving the Nurses' Understanding of Pain Perception

   Steven Marshall posted a topic in General Nursing

   Pain is Subjective The perception of pain can be complex for nurses to comprehend. Patients who have chronic pain may not appear to be in distress. Pain is known as the fifth vital sign; however, it is subjective data, and there are no objective ...