Comfort

Question 1

Define the concept of comfort

Answer 1

State of being strengthened by having the needs for:
- Relief
- Ease
- Transcendence
addressed in 4 ways:
- Physical
- Psychospiritual
- Environmental
- Sociocultural

Question 2

What are 5 potential alterations to comfort?

Answer 2

1. Pain
2. End of life
3. Fatigue
4. Fibromyalgia
5. Sleep-rest disorders

Question 3

What are the 2 aspects of discomfort nursing assessment should explore?

Answer 3

1. Level of discomfort

2. Extent discomfort is affecting patient’s life

Question 4

What are 5 examples of independent interventions for alterations of comfort?

Answer 4

1. Identifying source of discomfort
2. Pain relief
3. Sleep hygiene
4. Psychosocial well-being
5. Relaxation therapy

Question 5

What are 2 examples of collaborative interventions for alterations of comfort?

Answer 5

1. Pharmacologic

2. Non-pharmacologic

Question 6

During objective assessment of a patient, what are 5 areas you should check if discomfort is suspected?

Answer 6

1. Vital signs
2. Pain
3. Sleep + rest
4. Nutrition & fluid balance
5. Perception of heat/cold and noise

Question 7

During subjective assessment of a patient, it is important to understand what is _____ for that patient

Answer 7

Normal

Question 8

What are 7 concepts related to comfort?

Answer 8

1. Cognition
2. Ethics
3. Inflammation
4. Mobility
5. Oxygenation
6. Safety
7. Tissue Integrity