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- Be familiar with the Federal regulations for pain management in F309 QUALITY of Life.
- Assessment using tools like the "faces" scale, the "NUMBER scale 1-10" or scales for advanced dementia.
- Assessment by ASKING about: aggravating and alleviating factors, impact of pain, MEANING of pain, and most importantly, the resident's goals for pain management.
- Education regarding: misconceptions related to pain, challenges to achieve adequate pain management, the relation of pain to behaviors/mood, definitions of tolerance, addiction and dependence.
- Identification of non-drug interventions and techniques to relieve anxiety (guided imagery, visualization, muscle RELAXATION).
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