• AORN journal · Jan 2000

    Effective pain management in older patients.

    • P D Larsen.
    • College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA.
    • AORN J. 2000 Jan 1; 71 (1): 205-8.

    AbstractAssessing and managing post-operative pain in older adult patients is complex. A baseline preoperative pain assessment provides the necessary data that assist appropriate and effective pain management. Careful monitoring and individualization of patient dosages result in effective older adult patient pain management.

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