In coding this item, ask whether the resident had pain or did not have pain - period.  If the resident had no pain, code 0.

See the RAI User's Manual, page 3-141.

Rena

Subj: PAIN
Date: 11/7/03 2:50:39 PM Pacific Standard Time
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ON THE MDS ITS A 7 DAY WINDOW. IF A RES IS ON SAY CELEBREX FOR ARTHRITIS AND HER PAIN IS CONTROLLED, HASN'T USED ANY PRN'S AND HAS NOT VOICED C/O, WOULD YOU NOT CODE 0 FOR PAIN?



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