Abstract
Opportunities exist for improving cancer pain management. Medical-surgical nurses must partner with patients and families to achieve optimal pain management. They must use valid tools to assess patients and be knowledgeable about pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures to manage pain.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-419; quiz 420 |
Journal | Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Medical–Surgical