Core curriculum for oncology nursing. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Editors: Itano, Joanne; Brant, Jeannine M; Conde, Francisco A; Saria, Marlon Garzo
• Contents: Epidemiology, prevention, and health promotion -- Screening and early detection -- Carcinogenesis -- Immunology -- Genetic risk factors -- Research protocols and clinical trials -- Breast cancer -- Lung cancer -- Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract -- Cancers of the reproductive system -- Cancers of the urinary system -- Skin cancer -- Head and neck cancers -- Cancers of the neurologic system -- Leukemia -- Lymphoma and multiple myeloma -- Bone and soft tissue cancers -- HIV-related cancers -- Nursing implications of surgical treatment -- Nursing implications of blood and marrow transplant -- Nursing implications of radiation therapy -- Nursing implications of chemotherapy -- Nursing implications of targeted therapies and biotherapy -- Nursing implications of support therapies and procedures -- Pharmacologic interventions -- Complemenatry and integrative modalities -- Alterations in hematologic and immune function -- Alterations in gastrointestinal function -- Alterations in genitourinary function -- Alterations in musculoskeletal, integumentary, and neurologic functions -- Alterations in respiratory function -- Alterations in cardiovascular function -- Alterations in nutritional status -- Comfort -- Cultural, spirital, and religious diversity -- Altered body image -- Coping mechanisms and skills -- Psychosocial disturbances and alterations -- Sexuality -- Metabolic emergencies -- Structural emergencies -- Survivorship -- Palliative and end-of-life care -- Evidence-based practice and standards of oncology nursing -- Education process -- Legal issues -- Ethical issues -- Professional issues.
• Edition: Fifth edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xx, 598 pages :), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.99/40231; Cancer -- Nursing; Oncology Nursing; Cancer -- Nursing; Cancer -- Nursing; Outlines; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781455776597; 1455776599
• Related ISBNs: 9781455776269; 1455776262
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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