Patients with cancer often face acute pain in addition to chronic pain. On top of multiple types of pain, they may experience spiritual or existential suffering. Poor management of pain is not uncommon, with both provider and patient/family factors contributing to the situation. The holistic approach of APRNs has significant potential to ease suffering and provide evidence-based care for these patients. In this case study-based session, you’ll receive an overview of how to perform a complete pain assessment and discuss both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical strategies to provide palliative pain management.
