Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Chronic Pain

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Chronic Pain

This nursing care plan is designed for patients with chronic discomfort. According to Nanda, chronic pain is the condition in which an individual experiences persistent or intermittent pain that lasts for more than six months. This definition differs from that of acute pain, in which a person experiences agony from one second to six months.

The patient may report typical symptoms of distress, but they have persisted for at least six months. Due to the patient experiencing these symptoms for more than six months, the nurse may observe social and familial relationship disruption, irritability, depression, a "beaten" appearance, exhaustion, or somatic preoccupation.

There are numerous causes of chronic pain, including musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain, treatment-related therapies such as chemotherapy, and pregnancy.

This nursing care plan for chronic back pain includes a nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and nursing objectives.

What are intentions for geriatric care? How is a nursing care plan developed? Which nursing care plan literature would you recommend to assist in the creation of a nursing care plan?

Care Plans are frequently developed in various formats. The format is not always crucial, and the format of care plans may vary between nursing institutions and medical employment. Some hospitals may display the information digitally or utilize pre-made templates. The most essential aspect of the care plan is its content, as it will serve as the basis for your care.

Nursing Care Plan for Chronic Pain

Please observe the video below for a tutorial on how to construct a care plan in nursing school. Otherwise, please continue down to view the finished care plan.

Scenario

A 56-year-old male presents with complaints of back discomfort. He states that he has experienced consistent lower back pain for the past year. He explains that he decided to come in to have it "checked out" because it is "taking a toll" on his ability to function. He reports that the back pain has left him despondent and exhausted because he cannot perform the same tasks he did a year ago. He also reports that his relationship with his wife and children has been affected. You observe that the patient appears fatigued with dark circles under his eyes and is frequently rubbing his back.

Nursing Diagnosis

Inflammation of the lumbar spine is the cause of the patient's one-year history of consistent lower back pain, disruption of social and familial relationships, depression, fatigue, a "beaten look," and rubbing of the painful area.

Subjective Data

He states that he has experienced consistent lower back pain for the past year. He explains that he decided to come in to have it "checked out" because it is "taking a toll" on his ability to function. He reports that the back pain has left him despondent and exhausted because he cannot perform the same tasks he did a year ago. He also reports that his relationship with his wife and children has been affected.

Objective Data

A 56-year-old male presents with complaints of back discomfort. You observe that the patient appears fatigued with dark circles under his eyes and is frequently rubbing his back.

Nursing Outcomes

-At the next follow-up appointment, the patient will report an improvement in back pain and an increase in daily activities.

-The patient will verbalize his expectations regarding the course of pain treatment and his intended treatment outcomes and objectives.

-The patient will identify five noninvasive pain relief methods to aid in pain management.

-The patient will be instructed verbally on how to take the back pain medication prescribed for him as needed.

Nursing Interventions

At the next follow-up appointment, the nurse will evaluate the patient's report of reduced back pain and an increase in daily activities.

-The nurse will evaluate the patient's expectations regarding the duration of pain treatment and his desired treatment outcomes.

-The nurse will educate the patient on five noninvasive pain relief techniques to aid in pain management.

-The nurse will instruct the patient on how to take the back pain medication prescribed for him as needed.