Pain
• Plan care to avoid unpleasant or painful procedures before meals.
• Medicate clients for pain 30 minutes before meals according to physician/NP’s orders.
• Provide a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere for eating (no bedpans in sight, do not rush); try a “surprise”
(e.g., flowers with meal).
• Arrange the plan of care to decrease or eliminate nauseating odors or procedures near mealtimes.