Oncology Nursing

by Langhorne, Martha E.; Fulton, Janet S., Ph.D.; Otto, Shirley E.

• ISBN13: 9780323041850
• ISBN10: 032304185X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-04
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

This classic text offers a comprehensive, yet concise and manageable overview of oncology nursing. New to this edition, symptom management topics are now presented in a separate unit so you'll easily see how to effectively improve your patients' sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what you've learned as well as prepare you for certification exams. Comprehensive yet concise overview of oncology nursing Consistent format in disease chapters for quick access and understanding of key information Review questions with answers and rationales at the end of each chapter New chapter on Functional Status and its effect on patient outcomes New chapter on Ethical Considerations for the oncology nurse New chapters on Skin Integrity, Oral Mucositis, Bone Marrow Suppression New chapter on Palliative Care offers information regarding providing physical and emotional comfort to dying patients and their families New chapters on Patient Education and Family Caregiving for information on assisting families that provide needed health services and support outside of the healthcare setting New Symptom Management unit with new chapters on Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Nausea, and Hot Flashes Case studies at the end of each chapter correspond with chapter content and review questions with rationales

Table of Contents

Clinical Aspects of Cancer Diagnosis

Pathophysiology

Genetics

Epidemiology

Prevention, Screening, and Detection

Diagnosis and Staging

Clinical Management of Major Cancers

Brain and Central Nervous System Cancers

Breast Cancer

Colorectal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Genitourinary Cancers

Gynecologic Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Leukemia

Lung Cancer

Malignant Lymphoma

Multiple Myeloma

Skin Cancers

Pediatric Cancers

Cancer Treatment Modalities

Surgery

Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy

Biotherapy

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant

Complications of Cancer Treatments

Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer Care Supportive Therapies

Nutrition

Skin IntegrityNEW!

Bone Marrow SuppressionNEW!

Oral MucositisNEW!

Psychosocial Issues, Outcomes, and Quality of Life

Impact of Cancer on Sexuality

Functional StatusNEW!

Patient EducationNEW!

Palliative CareNEW!

Family CaregivingNEW!

Ethical ConsiderationsNEW!

Symptom ManagementNEW!

Fatigue

Dyspnea

Pain

Sleep Disturbance

Nausea

Hot Flashes

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