Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 1997
Relieving nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: a treatment algorithm.
To describe a treatment algorithm for the choice of antiemetic therapy for the patient receiving chemotherapy. ⋯ Nurses can have a significant impact on a patient's experience with chemotherapy treatment by improving symptom management of nausea and vomiting.
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Oncology nursing forum · Oct 1996
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe effects of heparin flush on patency of the Groshong catheter: a pilot study.
To determine whether the addition or a heparinized saline flush would decrease clot formation and persistent withdrawal occlusion (PWO) in Groshong (Bard Access Systems, Salt Lake City, UT) catheters. ⋯ The safe delivery of medication and the ability to obtain blood specimens are vital for patients who depend on functioning venous access catheters. Flushing Groshong catheters with heparinized saline decreases the likelihood of intraluminal clot formation and catheter malfunction.
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Oncology nursing forum · Oct 1996
ReviewManaging the multiple causes of nausea and vomiting in the patient with cancer.
To review the multiple causes of nausea and vomiting in the patient with cancer. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management strategies are provided to deal with each type, and selected clinical nursing research is discussed. ⋯ Healthcare providers must thoroughly assess and reassess the patient's disease status and current treatment interventions to effectively manage nausea and vomiting. Nurses can participate in this assessment and provide the appropriate drug therapies as well as continue to develop non-pharmacologic intervention methods that the patient can implement independently.
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To describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a tool to standardize assessment, monitoring, management, and documentation of acute and chronic pain in hospitalized patients. ⋯ The use of a pain assessment and management flow sheet with a pain protocol provides an organized, consistent approach that maximizes quality, cost-effective care.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 1996
The quality of life of patients with cancer receiving hospice care.
To evaluate the outcomes of hospice services and explore factors that affect the quality of life (QOL) of patients with cancer receiving hospice care. ⋯ Nurses need to design interventions to support the QOL of people who are terminally ill, with a particular focus on the physical/functional aspects of care. QOL assessment data should be collected from patients whenever possible, and outcomes of care should continue to be studied using valid and reliable tools.