Cancer nursing
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Inadequate knowledge of opioid analgesic drugs and the incidence of psychological dependence are major barriers to nursing management of patients in pain. This study analyzed data obtained from 27 workshops on pain across 14 states (2,459 nurses) to determine current nursing knowledge of pharmacological management of pain. ⋯ Further analysis revealed significant differences in basic versus advanced learners and geographical differences in knowledge. Implications are made for nursing education and practice.
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Chemotherapy as a treatment modality for cancer has dramatically improved outcomes for patients. However, to attain therapeutic benefit, side effects and toxicities must be endured. Among the most frequent and distressing side effects are nausea and vomiting. ⋯ To accomplish this, the nurse needs to understand how nausea and vomiting occur, the action of antiemetics, and how to administer them. There are myths, beliefs, and/or practice behaviors that influence interventions for antiemetic administration. Successful nursing interventions to control nausea and vomiting may be less than optimal when myths instead of correct facts affect the interventions.
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Comparative Study
Hospice home death, hospital death, and coping abilities of widows.