Nurses employ various methods to assess comfort, including verbal and non-verbal cues. Common assessment tools include:
Patient Self-Report: Asking the patient directly about their comfort levels. Observation: Monitoring body language, facial expressions, and other non-verbal indicators. Pain Scales: Utilizing scales such as the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. Vital Signs: Checking parameters like heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate which can indicate discomfort.
