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ASSIGNMENT:

Using two or three well-written paragraphs discuss why it is important to also communicate with families (not just the client). Consider sharing: Answer the following questions in regards to the above concept.

Why is this considered a good practice?

What would happen if families were not communicated with?

How could this affect care?

Culturally acquired patterns of pain responses may also influence the neurophysiological and verbal responses to pain.

1. Response to pain may be limited by what 2 factors?

EXPLAIN: 700 words

1. Response to pain may be limited by language used to describe or report pain.
2. The degree of pain expression does not necessarily correlated with pain intensity.

2. Pain-coping strategies may be influenced by what?

EXPLAIN: 700 words

Preferences for Pain-coping strategies are usually determined by culture; thus, nontraditional interventions to manage pain need to be explored with the client.

3. As a support worker, what 8 things should you be aware of when managing pain for a client with different views of pain?

EXPLAIN 8 things

1. Be aware of perceived causal factors of pain (e.g., fate, lifestyle, punishment, witchcraft)
2. Emotional responses to pain(overt[obvious], stoic [bearing quietly]) vary among and within cultures.
3. Words used to express pain vary among cultures (hurt, ache, discomfort)
4. Personal and social meanings of pain and past pain experiences affect pain perception.
5. Definitions of pain change the perception of pain intensity.
6. Feelings about pain direct treatment.
7. The healthcare provider's beliefs and expectations regarding pain expressions sway pain management strategies.
8. Therapeutic goals of pain management are influenced by cultural beliefs.