When Ineffective Pain Control Means Chemical Coping

Laurl Matey MSN, RN, CHPN
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Central to our role as oncology nurses is provision of symptom relief balanced with a manageable side-effect profile. Although opioids are extremely effective at cancer pain management, they also bind to the brain’s limbic system and can produce reward responses. This can result in dependence and drug-seeking behaviors.

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