Identifying Non-Pharmacological Comfort Measures

The nurse is caring for a patient in a hospital room who is experiencing acute pain following an orthopedic procedure. The healthcare provider has prescribed analgesics but also stresses the importance of using non-pharmacological measures to enhance comfort and manage pain. The nurse remembers that non-pharmacological methods can include techniques such as guided imagery, distraction, and even _________. As part of the care plan, the nurse prepares to implement these techniques to help alleviate the patient’s discomfort.