Description
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 youll easily see how to effectively improve your patients sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what youve learned as well as prepare you for certification exams.
Product Details
Reference
34802
EAN13
9780323041850
ISBN
9780323041850
Data sheet
Publication date
2007
Issue number
5
Cover
paperback
Pages count
816
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
1630
Unit I. Clinical Aspects of Cancer Diagnosis 1. Pathophysiology 2. Genetics 3. Epidemiology 4. Prevention, Screening, and Detection 5. Diagnosis and StagingUnit II. Clinical Management of Major Cancers 6. Brain and Central Nervous System Cancers 7. Breast Cancer 8. Colorectal Cancers 9. Gastrointestinal Cancers 10. Genitourinary Cancers 11. Gynecologic Cancers 12. Head and Neck Cancers 13. Leukemia 14. Lung Cancer 15. Malignant Lymphoma 16. Multiple Myeloma 17. Skin Cancers 18. Pediatric CancersUnit III. Cancer Treatment Modalities 19. Surgery 20. Radiation Therapy 21. Chemotherapy 22. Biotherapy 23. Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant 24. Complications of Cancer Treatments 25. Cancer Clinical TrialsUnit IV. Cancer Care Supportive Therapies 26. Nutrition 27. Skin Integrity-NEW! 28. Bone Marrow Suppression-NEW! 29. Oral Mucositis-NEW! 30. Psychosocial Issues, Outcomes, and Quality of Life 31. Impact of Cancer on Sexuality 32. Functional Status-NEW! 33. Patient Education-NEW! 34. Palliative Care-NEW! 35. Family Caregiving-NEW! 36. Ethical Considerations-NEW! Unit V. Symptom Management-NEW! 37. Fatigue 38. Dyspnea 39. Pain 40. Sleep Disturbance 41. Nausea 42. Hot Flashes