How can the nursing assistant best tell if a resident with a developmental disability is in pain?

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Because many people with severe developmental disabilities have difficulty communicating, they may be unable to say if they are experiencing pain or discomfort. Watch for small changes in a person's behavior, eating habits, or sleeping habits. Changes like these may be a sign that the person is ill. The person may not be able to understand or answer the question about being in pain. Vital signs may change when a person is in pain, but they may occur only with moderate-to-severe pain. Offering to get pain medication is not an effective way to determine whether a resident is in pain.

How Can the Nursing Assistant Best Tell If a Resident