A Nurse's Guide to Cancer Care

By Kevin W. Sowers and Brenda M. Nevidjon

A handbook for non-oncology nurses on how to care for adults with cancer. Its approach follows the continuum of care from diagnosis to hospice when warranted. The text's format presents a concise sequence of topics, including timely issues - such as cultural implications - and lists resources for patients, families and professionals. Special features include decision-making algorithms, patient education tools, and quality improvement indicators. Nurses working on general medical or surgical floors, and in outpatient, home, and long-term care settings should appreciate the information provided.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781715873
• ISBN13: 9780781715874
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 501 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 7.8"