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Title: A patient, diagnosed with cancer, tells the nurse that he does not want to exper Post by: colleen on Jan 18, 2013 A patient, diagnosed with cancer, tells the nurse that he does not want to experience anymore pain. Which of the following can the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Discuss pain control options. 2. Explain that every patient with cancer has pain. 3. Review ways to reduce pain without the use of medication. 4. Instruct on why pain will continue throughout treatment. Title: Re: A patient, diagnosed with cancer, tells the nurse that he does not want to exper Post by: robertling on Jan 25, 2013 1 -- The pain associated with cancer is usually undertreated because of an inappropriate use of opioids and barriers related to healthcare provider, patient, family, institution, and society. Communication and knowledge deficit are the major barriers to effective pain management. Because of this, the nurse should discuss pain control options with the patient. Not every patient with cancer has pain. Reviewing ways to reduce pain without the use of medication may or may not be appropriate for the patient. The nurse has no way of knowing if the patient’s pain will continue throughout treatment.
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