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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the assessment and management of pain in noncommunicative patients at end of life (EOL).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify ethical and communication challenges for ICU nurses providing EOL care.
  2. Examine pain assessment and treatment in noncommunicative patients at EOL.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: JHPN0714A
Published: Jul 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Kimberly Chow, RN, ANP-BC
Categories: Ethical , Hospice and Palliative Care , Pain Management
Specialties: Hospice and Palliative Care
Topics: Bioethics , End of Life , Intensive Care Unit