Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive clinical reference for oncology nursing care, providing quick access to essential information on cancer types, management, symptoms, emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts, it includes new information on cancer treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, Third Edition is a comprehensive and concise clinical reference designed to provide quick access to essential information on oncology nursing care. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this edition offers a streamlined format that ensures efficient retrieval of information.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including the major cancers, principles of cancer management, principles of symptom management, oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. It provides detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types, offering essential information on incidence, etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

The coverage of cancer management principles encompasses a diverse range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow-up care, and resources for more than 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments.

In addition, the book prepares readers to respond quickly to oncologic emergencies and emergent issues, with a comprehensive section dedicated to these topics. The section on palliative care and end-of-life issues provides helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, and the final hours of the cancer patient's journey.

With its evidence-based guidelines, comprehensive coverage, and user-friendly format, Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for oncology nurses, students, and practitioners. It serves as a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care provided in oncology nursing settings.

Weight: 1160g
ISBN-13: 9780323934466
Edition number: 3 ed