Four Areas That Effect Comfort

aspects include social isolation and unstable living arrangement. Sociocultural characteristics are defined by isolation form her friends and support network and differing views of the medication regime from her mother. For the purposes of the comfort theory we will focus on nursing interventions to address all four areas that effect comfort.

Nursing Outcome (NOC)

Comfort status: Patient will report a positive perception of physical and psychological ease. There are three forms of comfort that exist. Relief would be attained if the antiemetic’s helped decrease the nausea and vomiting. Ease would be achieved if Laura has a reduction in her feelings of restlessness, depression and control over her treatment regime. Transcendence is the state

of comfort where Laura will have achieved the outcome of positive physical and psychological comfort and ease (Blais and Hayes, 2016, p.112).
Therapeutic Nursing Intervention
The therapeutic intervention chosen for Laura is Aroma therapy and essential oils. There are a variety of essential oils that produce a positive holistic effect on the emotional centers of the brain. Laura is experiencing multiple symptoms that are related to her treatment regime including, lethargy, fatigue, nausea, restlessness and depression. Sandalwood and Lavender both help reduce depression. Lemon, peppermint and basil help increase concentration and reduce lethargy and fatigue. Lavender and Rose help promote relaxation. Ginger, Lavender, peppermint and lemon can be used to prevent or reduce nausea (Kubsch, M., n.d.). Using a variety of essential oils, can help decrease the