Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: a comprehensive guide to clinical practice

Like getting 7 books in 1, MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING ADVISOR provides quick access to essential information on a wide range of cancer topics, including types of cancer, treatment options, symptom management, palliative care, and patient teaching. Its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting, offering authoritative guidance to help you provide the best possible oncology nursing care. INDICE: I. INTRODUCTION1. Cancer Epidemiology 2. Cancer PathophysiologyII.MAJOR CANCERS3. Breast Cancer. Invasive Breast Cancer. Noninvasive Breast Cancer4. Central Nervous System. Astrocytoma WHO Grade 1. Astrocytoma WHO Grade 2. Astrocytoma WHO Grade 3. Astrocytoma WHO Grade 4. Benign Brain Tumors. Ependymoma. Metastatic Brain Tumors. Mixed Glioma. Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Recurrent Glial Tumor. Central Nervous System Malignancies - Overview5. Gastrointestinal System. Anal Cancer. Biliary (Extrahepatic Bile Duct) and Gallbladder Cancers. Colon and Rectal Cancers. Esophageal Cancer. Gastric Cancer. GIST. Hepatocellular Cancer. Pancreatic Cancer6. Genitourinary System. Bladder Cancer. Penile Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Renal Cancer. Testicular Cancer7. Gynecological. Cervical Cancer. Endometrial Cancer. GTN. Ovarian Cancer. Vaginal Cancer. Vulvar Cancer8. Head and Neck Laryngeal. Oral. Pharyngeal. Salivary. Thyroid and Parathyroid9. Leukemia. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia . Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. Myelodysplatic Syndrome10. Lymphoma. Hodgkin Lymphoma. Nonhodgkin Lymphoma11. Multiple Myeloma 12. Lung Cancer. Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. Small Cell Lung Cancer13. Sarcomas. Chondrosarcoma. Ewing's. Kaposi's. Soft Tissue14. Skin Cancer. Melanoma. NonmelanomaIII. PRINCIPLES OF CANCER MANAGEMENT15. Surgical Therapy 16. Radiation Therapy17. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Overviewand Priorities for Nursing Care18. Biological Response Modifiers 19. Chemotherapy20. Chemotherapeutic Agents21. Targeted Therapy22. Targeted Therapy Agents23. Hormonal Therapy24. Hormonal Therapy Agents25. Complementary and Alternative Therapy26. Complementary and Alternative Therapy AgentsIV. PRINCIPLES OF SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT 27. Alopecia28. Alterations in Sexuality29. Anorexia30. Anxiety31. Arthralgias and Myalgias32. Confusion 33. Constipation 34. Cough 35. Depressed Mood 36. Diarrhea 37. Dizziness and Vertigo 38. Dysphagia 39. Dyspnea 40. Esophagitis 41. Fatigue 42. Fever 43. Flu-Like Syndrome 44. Headache 45. Hiccups 46. Lymphedema 47. Menopausal Symptoms 48. Mucositis 49. Nausea and Vomiting 50. Pain 51. Peripheral Neuropathy 52. Pleural Effusion 53. Pruritis 54. Seizures 55. Sleep Disturbances 56. Xerostomia V. ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES/EMERGENT ISSUES57. Structural Emergencies. Bowel Obstruction. Cystitis. Neoplastic Cardiac Tamponade. Radiation Pneumonitis. Spinal Cord Suppression. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Urinary Tract Infection. Urinary Tract Obstruction58. Metabolic Emergencies. Adrenal Failure. Hypercalcemia. Hyperuricemia. Hypoglycemia. SIADH. Tumor Lysis Syndrome59. Hematologic Emergencies. DIC. DVT. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Pulmonary Embolism. Sepsis. TTPVI. PALLIATIVE CARE AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES60. Palliative and Hospice Care62. Cultural Issues in Cancer Care63. Ethical Considerations64. Final Hours65. Loss, Grief, and BereavementVII. PATIENT TEACHING

• ISBN: 978-0-323-04597-1
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 560
• Fecha Publicación: 03/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés