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Unit 501 1.2

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1.2 Different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort could be from medication – a doctor or nurse could review medication and prescribe medication to help with pain and discomfort temporarily or permanently. Regular moving and positioning of an individual could help to relieve pain and discomfort especially if they have limited movement and it will also help prevent pressure sores when the individual is moved and positioned regularly. It is just as important to encourage the less able or individuals that can walk around to move and encourage gentle movement like walking to the table to have their meal. We care for an elderly lady in her home and she can walk with walking frames but would prefer to just sit and not do anything.

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