Discussion Post: Pain Attendance
• Describe the 5 different pain scales utilized for children and identify the defining characteristics of each scale.
• What is Complementary Pain Management and how is it used in the pediatric population?
• Explain the difference between non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies for managing pain in the pediatric patient. Describe examples of each strategy.
• Describe 5 different consequences to unmanaged pain in infants.
• How would you monitor for side effects from pharmacologic pain management? What is the most significant side effect and why?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.