HEAL13551 Caring for Clients with Ongoing Conditions PainManagement and the role of the PSW Mr. Pereira is 75 years old man,has chronic arthritis and has returned home after having surgeryfor prostate cancer. He lives at home with his wife. He is veryindependent and believes it is a show of weakness to admit tohaving pain. You visit him on Tuesdays and Fridays to help him witha shower. When you arrive today is sitting in his recliner with hiseyes closed. He is answering your questions with short answersalthough his voice is quieter than usual. During the conversationhe frowns frequently and rubbing his forehead. He appears verytired. He admits to not sleeping well but denies pain. He isrefusing to have a shower today stating that he is too tired. 1.Based on Mr. Pereira’s behaviour in this scenario what are some ofthe indicators that Mr. Pereira has pain? 2. What attitude does Mr.Pereira have that could be influenced by his culture? 3. Whatquestions would you ask Mr. Pereira in order to understand his painbetter and What is your role as a PSW related to painmanagement?
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HEAL13551 Caring for Clients with Ongoing Conditions Pain Management and the role of the PSW Mr. Pereira is 75 years old
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