Osmosis video - Pain: Recognizing and reporting pain

Pain is a feeling of discomfort that ranges from mild to severe. Acute pain is sudden, short, and associated with tissue damage. Chronic pain lasts longer and is associated with certain medical conditions. Pain is an individual experience that depends on many factors. As a healthcare provider, a patient might tell you they are in pain, or you might notice some nonverbal signs of pain. Never ignore pain. Use the pain scale to obtain the relevant information. Get the client's vital signs, and report observations to the attending health care provider.