Non-pharmacologic pain control for the CABG patient.
CABG patients have unique anatomical and physiological causes for postoperative pain that provide the critical care nurse with the challenge of identifying the most effective interventions for pain control. This article analyzes research reports on non-pharmacologic pain control for CABG patients and recommends state-of-the-art nursing interventions based on this body of research.
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