What is a common non-pharmacological intervention for pain management that a PCT may use?

Providing physical comfort measures such as repositioning is a widely recognized non-pharmacological intervention for managing pain. This approach focuses on enhancing the patient's comfort without the use of medications, thereby minimizing the potential for drug-related side effects or complications.

Repositioning can relieve pressure on certain body parts, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, all of which contribute to alleviating discomfort. Additionally, these measures can empower patients by putting them in control of their comfort levels.

In contrast, options like setting up IV medications, administering injections, and transcribing physician orders involve direct medical interventions or administrative tasks that fall outside the realm of non-pharmacological approaches. Such tasks typically require a different level of training and may not address the immediate comfort needs that a PCT can provide. Focusing on non-medical strategies, like physical comfort measures, allows PCTs to play a vital role in holistic pain management and in promoting the well-being of patients.