Find oncology information fast with this concise, all-in-one
clinical reference! Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition
uses a streamlined format to provide quick access to the most
essential information on oncology nursing care. Evidence-based
guidelines include topics such as the major cancers, principles of
cancer management, and principles of symptom management, as well as
oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice
considerations. This edition includes new information on cancer
treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more.
Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan
Maloney-Newton, this book is ideal for use in any oncology nursing
setting. Detailed descriptions of more than 50 major cancer types
provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk
factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging,
treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management
principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic
modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy,
hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative
therapies. Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of
pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and
diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient
education, follow up care, and resources for more than 30 common
symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential
information on oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares
readers to respond quickly to structural, urologic, metabolic, and
hematologic emergencies. Section on palliative care and end-of-life
issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to
survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer
patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement. NEW! Updated content
reflects the latest evidence-based information, including cancer
biology, cancer treatment modalities, the latest chemotherapy
guidelines, and a stronger emphasis on oral agents. NEW! New
content addresses the concept of "previvorship," the concept of
coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk. NEW!
Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion,
and transgender considerations equips oncology nurses with
essential information to promote health equity. NEW! Key
recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report are
integrated into the Nursing Practice Considerations section. NEW!
Content on the impact of the COVID pandemic includes delayed
diagnosis and treatment and the impact of COVID sequelae on the
health of patients with cancer. NEW! Added content on palliative
care is included in an expanded Pain chapter. NEW! Full-color
design and additional illustrations make it easier to use the book
and to understand concepts. NEW! Pulmonary Symptoms chapter now
includes cough, dyspnea, and pleural effusion content.
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