Behavioral Signs of Pain

Self Protective(Guards Area) Reduced Attention Span/Narrowed Focus Withdrawn from Social Contact Impaired Thought Process Demonstrates Distracted Behavior(Moaning, Rocking, Crying, Pacing, Restlessness or Seeking out other activities/people) Presents facial mask of pain(eyes appear dull/lusterless, fixed or rapidly changing facial movements, grimacing, teeth clenching, lip biting or jaw tightening) Experiences muscle tone alteration Exhibits diaphoresis, changes in B/P, pulse rate, pupillary dilation, and increased respiration depth/rate Sometimes presents without symptoms of pain