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●​ Pain Rating Scales: Using standardized pain rating scales, nurses can assess the client's pain level before and after administering pain medication. ●​ Verbal Reports: Clients often verbally communicate their pain levels and any changes after receiving medication. ●​ Physical and Behavioral Cues: Nurses also observe physical and behavioral cues that indicate pain, such as facial expressions, body language, and vital sign changes. Effective pain management should result in positive outcomes and client responses, which can include: ●​ Pain Reduction: The client reports a decrease in pain by a certain level (e.g., 3 on a scale). ●​ Absence of Pain Signs in Infants: Behavioral and physiological signs of pain are absent in infants. ●​ Improved Functionality: The client can perform activities like transferring, ambulating, or sleeping without pain after medication. The evaluation and documentation of pain management are crucial for adjusting treatment plans, ensuring client comfort, and maintaining accurate records of pain interventions. This information helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about pain management strategies. G. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Comprehensive Management and Care In the previous section, " Administering Enteral Nutrition Through Tube Feedings ," we discussed the use of enteral nutrition methods for clients unable to meet their nutritional needs. However, in situations where enteral nutrition is contraindicated, TPN becomes necessary. TPN can be delivered via various routes, including nasointestinal, nasojejunal, nasoduodenal, jejunostomy, gastrostomy, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.

While TPN, often referred to as hyperalimentation , is effective, it's essential to note that it's costlier and carries a higher infection risk compared to enteral nutrition. This higher risk is primarily due to TPN's invasive nature and its high dextrose content. Consequently, TPN is typically reserved for cases where enteral feeding is not possible due to contraindications, aspiration risk, gastrointestinal obstruction, or impaired gastrointestinal function. Additionally, TPN often includes the administration of lipids to provide essential fatty acids and additional calories. It's important to remember that TPN requires filtered tubing to prevent particulate matter from entering the bloodstream, while lipids typically do not require filtering.

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