What Strategies Can Nurses Use to Alleviate Suffering?
1. Pain Management: Administering medications, utilizing non-pharmacological methods, and ensuring proper pain assessment. 2. Emotional Support: Providing a compassionate presence, listening actively, and offering psychological support. 3. Education and Communication: Educating patients and their families about the illness and treatment options can reduce anxiety and uncertainty. 4. Holistic Care: Addressing not just physical symptoms but also emotional, psychological, and social needs. 5. Advocacy: Acting as a patient advocate to ensure that patients' needs and preferences are respected and met.
