Nurses are integral to end-of-life care, offering a wide range of services:
- Symptom Management: Nurses are skilled in managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, and breathlessness, ensuring patients are as comfortable as possible. - Emotional Support: They provide emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families, helping them cope with the realities of terminal illness. - Communication: Nurses facilitate conversations about [advanced directives](#), [hospice care](#), and the patient's wishes for their final days. - Coordination of Care: They coordinate with other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive care plan that meets the unique needs of each patient.
