Pain Assessment Tools for Verbal and Non-Verbal Patients

Describe pain assessment tools for the verbal and non-verbal patient, and applicability in various settings is described in detail including:

·        Inpatient and outpatient settings

·        Age (infant to elderly)

·        Gender, ethnicity, age-related changes (hormonal)

·        Medical diagnoses

·        OTC and prescription drugs, herbal supplements

·        How the above impact the various pain assessment tools

2.       Analyzed the impact of pain on functional ability, caregiver needs and independence, risk for falls, and opioid dependence

3.       Includes recommendations for alternatives and changes.

4.       Describe three related changes that can affect the various pain assessments.

5.       Discuss one specialized tool and treatment for older adults with neuropathic pain

Rubric Guidelines:

1.       APA style 7

2.       Reference at least five relevant to content and published within the last five years ( 2016-2021).