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Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing - E-Book

Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing - E-Book

Joanne K. Itano | Jeannine Brant | Francisco Conde | Marlon Saria

(2015)

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Abstract

There’s no other OCN® Exam review resource like it! The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 5th Edition is the only review book for the OCN Examination developed in collaboration with Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN Exam, this book covers the entire scope of practice for oncology nursing — in an outline format that emphasizes important information and streamlines your review. Edited by Joanne Itano, a certified oncology nurse, The Core Curriculum is recognized as the definitive review tool for the OCN exam. Whether you’re preparing for your initial OCN certification or getting recertified, you cannot do without this resource!

  • Definitive preparation guide for the OCN® Examination is developed in collaboration with, and endorsed by, the Oncology Nursing Society, the parent organization of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), which administers the OCN Examination.
  • Coverage of the entire scope of oncology care includes quality of life, protective mechanisms, gastrointestinal and urinary function, cardiopulmonary function, oncologic emergencies, the scientific basis for practice, health promotion, and professional performance.
  • Nearly 60 colorful illustrations and more than 150 summary tables explain complex concepts in oncology nursing, including up-to-date cancer staging information.
  • Coverage of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions includes both traditional and alternative therapies.
  • Outline format provides a quick-reference review that begins with theory and continues through the steps of the nursing process.
  • NEW! Revised and updated content reflects the latest OCN® Examination test blueprint.
  • NEW! Updates on cancer treatment and related nursing care include the most current and accurate information, preparing you for exams and for clinical practice. 
  • NEW! Emphasis on QSEN competencies is designed to reduce errors in oncology nursing practice with a focus on safety and evidence-based practice, including a Safety Alert icon and a High-Alert Medications icon for cancer chemotherapy drugs. 
  • NEW! Coverage of application of the nursing process is streamlined to emphasize collaborative problems, goal setting, interventions, and evaluation.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Inside Front Cover ES2
Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing v
Copyright vi
Contributors xi
Reviewers xi
Preface xiii
Contents xiv
Part 1: Health Promotion, Screening, and Early Detection 1
Chapter 1: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion 1
Overview 1
Assessment 8
Problem statements and outcome identification 8
Planning and implementation 8
Evaluation 9
References 9
Chapter 2: Screening and Early Detection 11
Overview 11
Assessment 19
Problem statements and outcome identification 22
Planning and implementation 22
Evaluation 22
References 22
Part 2: Scientific Basis for Practice 24
Chapter 3: Carcinogenesis 24
Theory 24
References 37
Chapter 4: Immunology 39
Overview 39
References 43
Chapter 5: Genetic Risk Factors 44
Overview 44
Nursing implications 59
References 60
Chapter 6: Research Protocols and Clinical Trials 62
Research Protocols 62
Overview 62
Clinical Trials 68
Theory 68
Problem statements and outcome identification 69
Planning and implementation 69
References 69
Chapter 7: Breast Cancer 71
References 79
Chapter 8: Lung Cancer 81
Overview 81
References 89
Chapter 9: Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract 90
References 101
Chapter 10: Cancers of the Reproductive System 103
Cervical Cancer 103
Endometrial Cancer 106
Ovarian Cancer 108
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia 110
Vulvar Cancer 111
Vaginal Cancer 111
Testicular Cancer 112
Penile Cancer 113
List of Resources 114
References 115
Chapter 11: Cancers of the Urinary System 117
Kidney Cancer 117
Bladder Cancer 122
Prostate Cancer 126
References 130
Chapter 12: Skin Cancer 132
Overview 132
References 138
Chapter 13: Head and Neck Cancers 139
References 151
Chapter 14: Cancers of the Neurologic System 153
Overview 153
References 164
Chapter 15: Leukemia 166
References 172
Chapter 16: Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma 173
References 180
Chapter 17: Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers 182
Overview 182
References 188
Chapter 18: HIV-Related Cancers 189
Overview 189
References 201
Part 3: Treatment Modalities 204
Chapter 19: Nursing Implications of Surgical Treatment 204
Overview 204
Assessment 207
Problem statements and outcome identification 209
Planning and implementation 209
Evaluation 210
References 210
Chapter 20: Nursing Implications of Blood and Marrow Transplantation 212
Overview 212
Assessment 219
Problem statements and outcome identification 220
Planning and implementation 220
Evaluation 224
References 224
Chapter 21: Nursing Implications of Radiation Therapy 226
Overview 226
Assessment 231
Nursing Diagnoses 232
Planning and Implementation 232
Evaluation 235
Additional Resources 235
References 235
Chapter 22: Nursing Implications of Chemotherapy 237
Assessment 243
Nursing Diagnoses 243
Planning and Implementation 244
Evaluation 249
References 249
Chapter 23: Nursing Implications of Targeted Therapies and Biotherapy 251
Overview 251
Assessment 261
Problem statements and outcome identification 262
Planning and implementation 263
Evaluation 265
References 265
Chapter 24: Nursing Implications of Support Therapies and Procedures 268
Blood Component Therapy 268
Overview 268
Assessment 268
Problem statements and Outcome Identification 270
Planning and Implementation 270
Evaluation 272
Access Devices-Venous, Arterial, Peritoneal, Intraventricular, and Epidural or Intrathecal 272
Overview 272
Assessment 276
Problem statements and Outcome Identification 277
Planning and Implementation 277
Evaluation 278
Infusion Systems 278
Overview 278
Assessment 279
Problem Statements and Outcome Identification 279
Planning and Implementation 279
Evaluation 280
References 280
Part 4: Symptom Management 282
Chapter 25: Pharmacologic Interventions 282
Antimicrobials 282
Overview 282
Assessment 286
Nursing diagnoses and outcome identification 286
Planning and implementation 287
Evaluation 287
Anti-Inflammatory Agents 287
Overview 287
Assessment 287
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 291
Planning and implementation 291
Evaluation 291
Antiemetic Therapy 291
Overview 291
Assessment 294
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 294
Planning and implementation 294
Evaluation 294
Analgesics 297
Overview 297
Assessment 300
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 302
Planning and implementation 302
Evaluation 302
Psychotropic Drugs: Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics 302
Overview 302
Assessment 304
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 304
Planning and implementation 305
Evaluation 305
Antidepressants 305
Overview 305
Assessment 307
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 307
Planning and implementation 307
Evaluation 307
Anticonvulsants 308
Overview 308
Assessment 309
Nursing diagnoses 309
Planning and implementation 309
Evaluation 309
Hematopoietic Growth Factors 310
Overview 310
Assessment 311
Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes 313
Planning and implementation 313
Evaluation 313
References 313
Chapter 26: Complementary and Integrative Modalities 315
Overview 315
Assessment 320
Problem statements and outcome identification 320
Planning and implementation 320
Evaluation 321
References 321
Chapter 27: Alterations in Hematologic and Immune Function 322
Part 5: Psychosocial Dimensions of Care 436
Chapter 35: Cultural, Spiritual, and Religious Diversity 436
Overview 436
Assessment 441
Problem statements and outcome identification 441
Planning and implementation 441
Evaluation 442
References 442
Chapter 36: Altered Body Image 443
Neoplastic Alopecia 443
Overview 443
Assessment 443
Problem statements and outcome identification 443
Planning and implementation 443
Evaluation 444
Altered Body Image 444
Overview 444
Assessment 444
Problem statements and outcome identification 444
Planning and implementation 444
Evaluation 445
References 445
Chapter 37: Coping Mechanisms and Skills 447
Overview 447
Ineffective coping 448
Assessment 449
Problem statement and outcome identification 450
Planning and implementation 451
Evaluation 452
References 452
Chapter 38: Psychosocial Disturbances and Alterations 456
Emotional Distress 456
Overview 456
Assessment 456
Problem statements and outcome identification 457
Planning and implementation 457
Evaluation 458
Anxiety 458
Overview 458
Assessment 459
Problem statements and outcome identification 459
Planning and implementation 459
Evaluation 460
Depression 460
Overview 460
Assessment 461
Problem statements and outcome identification 461
Planning and implementation 462
Evaluation 462
Loss of Personal Control 462
Overview 462
Assessment 463
Problem statements and outcome identification 463
Planning and implementation 464
Evaluation 464
Loss and Grief 464
Overview 464
Assessment 465
Problem statements and outcome identification 465
Planning and implementation 465
Evaluation 466
References 466
Chapter 39: Sexuality 467
Overview 467
Assessment 471
Problem statement and outcome identification 471
Planning and implementation 471
Evaluation 475
Internet Resources 475
References 475
Part 6: Oncologic Emergencies 478
Chapter 40: Metabolic Emergencies 478
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 478
Overview 478
Assessment 479
Problem statements and outcome identification 479
Planning and implementation 479
Evaluation 480
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) 480
Overview 480
Assessment 480
Part 7:Survivorship 509
Chapter 42:Survivorship 509
Overview 509
Assessment 511
Problem statements and outcomes identification 511
Planning and implementation 512
Evaluation 513
References 513
Part 8: Palliative and End-of-Life Care 515
Chapter 43: Palliative and End-of-Life Care 515
Overview 515
Nutrition and Hydration Issues in Advanced Cancer 523
Overview and assessment 523
Problem statements and outcome identification 523
Planning and implementation 523
Evaluation 525
Cardiopulmonary Symptoms at End of Life 525
Overview and assessment 525
Problem statements and outcome identification 525
Planning and implementation 525
Evaluation 527
Perception and Cognition Issues at End of Life 527
Overview and assessment 527
Problem statements and outcome identification 527
Planning and implementation 527
Evaluation 528
References 528
Part 9: Professional Practice 531
Chapter 44: Evidence-Based Practice and Standards of Oncology Nursing 531
References 540
Chapter 45: Education Process 541
Overview 541
References 544
Chapter 46: Legal Issues 546
Overview 546
References 550
Chapter 47: Ethical Issues 552
References 559
Chapter 48: Professional Issues 561
Quality improvement 561
Multidisciplinary collaboration 563
Navigation throughout the cancer continuum 564
Patient advocacy 566
Educational and professional development 567
Internet Resources 568
References 568
Index 569