Chapter 16 Cancer Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a biopsy?
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2
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What is debulking? Why is it done?
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3
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What is dry desquamation of the skin vs wet and how do we care for each one?
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4
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What are the side effects of external radiation and systemic chemo and how do they differ?
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5
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What is the nursing care for each (vomiting, skin, alopecia, mucositis, anorexia, psychosocial, pain, neutropenia, anemia)?
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6
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What lab values are you most concerned about?
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7
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What are appropriate communication techniques with a newly diagnosed cancer patient?
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8
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What are the side effects and nursing care for biologic therapies (i.e. Interleukin)?
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9
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What do you know about spinal cord compression?
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