Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Apr 1998
ReviewIrinotecan hydrochloride: drug profile and nursing implications of a topoisomerase I inhibitor in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
To review the drug profile and nursing implications of the topoisomerase I inhibitor irinotecan hydrochloride. ⋯ Nurses need to focus on identifying and managing adverse effects based on individual patient tolerance. Nurses have an important role to play in patient education and follow up in order to minimize toxicity. Patient care concerns include management of diarrhea and nausea and vomiting, neutropenia with related risk of infection, and fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
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Oncology nursing forum · Apr 1998
Survivors of breast cancer: illness uncertainty, positive reappraisal, and emotional distress.
To explore variables associated with illness uncertainty and emotional distress for disease-free survivors of breast cancer. ⋯ Nurses need to identify, monitor, and assist women who are at risk for illness uncertainty and emotional distress after breast cancer treatment. They also should explore with women positive, growth-promoting aspects of breast cancer, as well as aspects of the disease that are threatening.