Pain nursing diagnosis encompasses the assessment, measurement, and management of pain. Nurses assess pain using tools like the Pain Catastrophizing Scale and Visual Analogue Scale, categorizing pain types (e.g., acute, chronic, neuropathic) and understanding their underlying mechanisms through theories like the Gate Control Theory. Comprehensive pain management strategies include pharmacological (pain medications) and non-pharmacological (physical therapy, relaxation techniques) approaches, guided by guidelines from organizations like the IASP and WHO, which provide a structured approach to pain management.
