Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of a nurse with a cancer patient?
A
Administration of treatments Meeting nursing care needs Assisting in monitoring progression Education and counselling owners Palliative care
2
Q
How do you meet cancer patient needs?
A
Reduce vomiting/nausea (monitor, anti-emetic, pre-emptive treatments)
Pain management
Nutritional/ anorexia management
3
Q
Nutritional management for cancer patients
A
Effective management improve QoL and survivial time High BV protein and fat diet REquires gradual transisiton Minimum requirement Enternal or paretnal feeding BW, conditiom and muscle score
