Pain in the nonverbal patient: advocating for the critically ill neonate
Franck, L.S.
Pediatric Nursing 15(1): 65-68; 90
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0097-9805 PMID: 2922219 Document Number: 345189
Relief of suffering is a major goal of nursing care. Nurses caring for nonverbal patients must develop specialized skills needed to assess pain and communicate their assessments to other nurses, physicians, and parents. Through collaborative efforts, pain relief for these patients can be achieved.