• 2nd Ed.
• 2004
• © Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Brenda K. Shelton MS, RN, CCRN, AOCN^®
• 0781744962 / 9780781744966
• Nursing, Oncology

 

Description

This e-book gives practicing nurses a comprehensive, easily accessible reference on cancer pathophysiology, treatment modalities, types of cancer, disease and treatment-related complications and oncologic emergencies. Written by nurses at one of the world’s leading cancer centers, this resource presents current and practical information on patient management in an outline format that is quick and easy to use. It offers advice on caring for patients with the full range of cancer diagnoses in medical-surgical, primary care and home care settings. Finally, it addresses the nursing issues associated with all current treatment modalities, including biological therapies and complementary and alternative therapies.

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