Nurses employ a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to relieve symptoms.
Pharmacological Interventions Pharmacological interventions involve the use of medications. For instance, analgesics are used for pain management, antiemetics for nausea, and bronchodilators for dyspnea. Nurses must be knowledgeable about the appropriate medications, dosages, and potential side effects.
Non-Pharmacological Interventions Non-pharmacological interventions include a variety of techniques such as:
