Evaluation of a patient's pain intensity and characteristics using standardized measurement tools with established reliability and validity.
Regular and consistent pain assessment is crucial in palliative care to guide appropriate management and improve patient comfort. Validated pain scales offer a standardized approach to measuring pain, allowing for effective communication and tracking of pain levels over time.
"Pain assessment using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) revealed a pain score of 8/10."
Documenting pain assessment findings and the specific scale used.
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