Handbook of Oncology Nursing (Jones & Bartlett Series in Oncology)

This completely revised edition continues to reflect the most current information about the treatment of cancer, oncologic emergencies, and common clinical problems. Prepared for the nurse caring for cancer pat ients, there is extensive use of practical problem/intervention tables supported by clearly written text. New content, such as fatigue and's pirituality, together with completely updated chapters, provide the nu rse in the hospital, clinic, or home with an easy-to-use guide for dea ling with complex patient problems. Additional chapters and appendices include important information about patient and professional resource s, and staging classifications. Chapter-specific annotated reference l ists have been expanded to facilitate further study of a particular ar ea.

this Completely Revised Edition Continues To Reflect Information About The Treatment Of Cancer, Oncologic Emergencies, And Common Clinical Problems. Prepared For The Nurse Caring For Cancer Patients, There Is Extensive Use Of Practical Problem/
intervention Tables. New Content, Such As Fatigue And Spirituality, Together With Completely Updated Chapters, Provide The Nurse In The Hospital, Clinic, Or Home With An Easy-to-use Guide For Dealing With Complex Patient Problems.

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the Third Edition Of This Oncology Nursing Book Resembles The Previous Edition In Style And Format. It Is A Large, Easy-to-read Text With Simple Black-and-white Illustrations. Forty-two Oncology Nurses Have Contributed To This Text, And 12 Are New To This Edition. All Of The Contributors Are Recognized Leaders In The Field Of Oncology Nursing. The Focus Is On The Clinical Problems That Are Common To All Patients With Cancer, Regardless Of Tumor Type. It Provides A Great Deal Of Practical Information That Can Be Easily Used By Any Nurse Providing Direct Patient Care In Any Healthcare Setting. In Addition, It Helps Standardize Nursing Care For All Oncology Patients. This Is An Excellent Primer For Novice Oncology Nurses As Well As An Excellent Reference For Those More Experienced. Although It Is Intended To Assist The Nurse At The Bedside, It Is Just As Valuable To Nurse Educators Involved In Developing Curriculum. It Is Also A Valuable Resource For The Nurse Engaged In Writing Policies And Procedures. An Excellent Chapter On Fatigue In The Cancer Patient Has Been Added And The Chapter On Bone Marrow Transplant Has Been Expanded To Include Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant. All Of The Chapters Have Been Updated To Reflect Current Practice With An Emphasis On Quality Of Life Issues. A Useful And Unique Feature Is The Annotated Bibliography. The Reference List At The End Of Each Chapter Has Been Expanded And Includes Numerous 1997 Articles. As In The Second Edition, This Text Is Packed With Valuable, Useful Information. The Softcover Format Makes It Truly A Handbook And It Should Be Readily Available To All Nurses Caring For Oncology Patients. It Is Also Highly Recommended To Any Nursepreparing For Oncology Nursing Certification At The Generalist Level.

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