Maher David
Department of Postregistration Nursing, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
Nurs Times. 2002;98(45):28-9.
This article is about the latest developments in lung cancer treatment, whether it is intended to cure, extend survival or enhance quality of life. The assessment of symptoms is considered, and focuses on breathlessness, which is one of the most common and distressing disorders associated with the disease. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches are outlines to assist nurses in meeting patients' needs and helping them to take control of their illness.
本文围绕肺癌治疗的最新进展展开，内容涉及治疗目的是治愈、延长生存期还是提高生活质量。文中对症状评估进行了探讨，重点关注气短，气短是与该疾病相关的最常见且令人痛苦的病症之一。文中概述了药物和非药物治疗方法，以帮助护士满足患者需求并协助他们掌控自身病情。
