Identifying what makes a patient's pain worse is a direct input into the planning phase of the nursing process. Once aggravating factors are known (e.g., movement, specific positions, stress), the nurse can plan and educate the patient on specific strategies to avoid or modify those triggers. This forms the basis for a collaborative plan that empowers the patient. For instance, if deep breathing aggravates post-operative chest pain, the nurse can plan to pre-medicate before coughing and deep breathing exercises, or teach splinting techniques. Therefore, the 'A' in OLDCARTS is not just for assessment; it directly informs the 'Intervention' part of the care plan.

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Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies