Understanding And Managing Oncologic Emergencies

Keep up to date on critical oncology situations with this expanded new edition! As cancer prevalence increases, due in part to an aging population and also to greater numbers of cancer survivors, prompt recognition of and appropriate interventions for oncologic complications are increasingly critical. This second edition of Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses provides comprehensive information about urgent conditions that may arise with patients with cancer and guides clinicians in acute symptom management. The user-friendly format allows readers to Identify who is at increased risk for oncologic emergencies Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with the complications Understand the underlying pathophysiologic processes Learn pertinent diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions Apply nursing management strategies from acute through chronic care. This new edition features expanded, updated content and new chapters on Bleeding and Thrombotic Complications and Hypersensitivity Reactions to Treatment. "Fast Facts" for each chapter give a quick overview of the key concepts for each topic. This book is an essential resource for any cancer-care clinician. Book jacket.