Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 1995
Differences in pain knowledge and perception of the pain experience between outpatients with cancer and their family caregivers.
To determine if knowledge about pain and the perception of the pain experience differ when comparing outpatients experiencing cancer-related pain with their family caregivers. ⋯ Outpatients and their family caregivers need to be better educated about how to manage cancer-related pain. In addition, to reduce patient and caregiver distress, oncology nurses need to facilitate communication between patients and family caregivers about the pain experience.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 1995
Comparative StudyNurses' perceptions of antiemetic effectiveness.
To determine which antiemetics are being used with ondansetron (Zofran, Cerenex Pharmaceuticals, Research Triangle Park, NC) for patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy, identify the more frequently administered antiemetic regimens, and ascertain nurses' perceptions of the effectiveness of these regimens. ⋯ Antiemetics are administered regularly in the hospital and home to decrease chemotherapy-related nausea, vomiting, and retching. Managing these side-effects requires superior assessment skills and extensive knowledge of pharmacologic actions. Patient and family education on antiemetics is essential in light of increased administration of outpatient chemotherapy.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 1995
Case ReportsChemotherapy extravasation: a consequence of fibrin sheath formation around venous access devices.
To describe, using two case studies, chemotherapy drug extravasation as a consequence of fibrin sheath formation. ⋯ Careful nursing assessment of all VADs is important to identify complications such as fibrin sheath formation. To rule out fibrin sheath formation, nurses must obtain catheter dye studies when fibrinolytic therapy fails to restore catheter function.
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Oncology nursing forum · Apr 1995
Biography Historical Article Classical ArticleCreating our future: challenges and opportunities for the clinical nurse specialist. 1992.
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To provide a comprehensive review of the literature pertinent to the phenomenon of antineoplastic vesicant extravasation within the framework of common misconceptions held by oncology nurses. ⋯ Oncology nurses are in a strategic position to observe the feasibility and efficacy of prevention and management guidelines established at national and local levels. Oncology nurses involved in the administration of antineoplastic vesicant agents are responsible for maintaining a current knowledge base about vesicants and for planning nursing care within the established standards of practice.