Oncology Nursing - Paperback

by Martha Langhorne (Author), Janet Fulton (Author), Shirley E. Otto (Author)

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 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

• New chapter on Functional Status and its effect on patient outcomes
• New chapter on Ethical Considerations for the oncology nurse
• New chapters on Skin Integrity, Oral Mucositis, Bone Marrow Suppression
• New chapter on Palliative Care offers information regarding providing physical and emotional comfort to dying patients and their families
• New chapters on Patient Education and Family Caregiving for information on assisting families that provide needed health services and support outside of the healthcare setting
• New Symptom Management unit with new chapters on Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Nausea, and Hot Flashes
• Case studies at the end of each chapter correspond with chapter content and review questions with rationales