Will my wound be painful

Will my Wound be Painful?

Sometimes wounds hurt. Pain can interfere with your daily activities, reduce your appetite and make it hard to sleep. It can even slow the healing process. Most pain can be treated effectively with medication or other therapy.

If you have pain from your wound, talk to your nurse so that they can suggest medications or other therapy to reduce your pain. They may need to contact your doctor for a prescription.

You will be asked to rate the intensity of your pain on a scale between 1 to 10. Your pain rating will change, and pain should decrease with the right dressing and as your wound heals.

Your nurse will wan tto know the asnwers to the following questions. Write your ansers on a peice of paper and discuss them with your nurse.

When does the wound hurt?
Rate your pain on a scale from 1 - 10 where 1 is the LEAST painful (no pain) and 10 is worst pain you have ever experienced
What makes your wound feel worse?
What makes it feel better?
The medication I will take for my wound is: (list them)
How often do you take the medication for your wound?
Side effects I need to be aware of are: (consult with your nurse and write anything down you are experiencing)

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If you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact the office you normally deal with (closest to the patient’s home address). You can find all the contact information for this office in your Welcome pamphlet.