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Oncology Nursing
- 5th Edition - April 4, 2007
- Authors: Martha Langhorne, Janet Fulton, Shirley E. Otto
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 4 1 8 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 8 5 9 7 - 7
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis 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 you'll easily see how to effectively improve your patients' sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what you've learned as well as prepare you for certification exams.
- Comprehensive yet concise overview of oncology nursing
- Consistent format in disease chapters for quick access and understanding of key information
- Review questions with answers and rationales at the end of each chapter
Unit I. Clinical Aspects of Cancer Diagnosis
1. Pathophysiology
2. Genetics
3. Epidemiology
4. Prevention, Screening, and Detection
5. Diagnosis and Staging
Unit 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 Cancers
Unit 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 Trials
Unit 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
1. Pathophysiology
2. Genetics
3. Epidemiology
4. Prevention, Screening, and Detection
5. Diagnosis and Staging
Unit 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 Cancers
Unit 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 Trials
Unit 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
- No. of pages: 816
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: April 4, 2007
- Imprint: Mosby
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323041850
- eBook ISBN: 9780323085977
ML
Martha Langhorne
Affiliations and expertise
Nurse Practitioner, United Health Services Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Binghamton, New YorkJF
Janet Fulton
Affiliations and expertise
Center for Academic Affairs, Science of Nursing Care; Centennial Endowed Professor, Innovations in Nursing Education, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IndianaSO
Shirley E. Otto
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant, Formerly Clinical Nurse Specialist, Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita, KS