OBJECTIVES: To describe management of common physical problems that occur in patients with advanced cancer. DATA SOURCES: Research and review articles, book chapters, and published guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: Effective symptom control for patients with advanced cancer requires the coordinated efforts of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent palliation can be achieved in patients suffering from pain, as well as from gastrointestinal, respiratory, or dermatologic disorders. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nursing is the cornerstone of effective palliative care. Through accurate assessments and expertise in delivering pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, nurses ensure optimal palliation of physical symptoms.
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