Title: Module 3 Introduction
Course: NUR 1210C Adult Health > Section: Module 3 - Nursing Care of Client with Cancer

Cancer can develop in organs or tissue and destroys normal tissue. Nursing care provided to clients and families that are diagnosed with cancer is complex and challenging. Nursing students must understand general interventions for cancer and the problems associated with cancer treatment.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Explain the risk factors of cancer. (SLO 2 & 4)
- Explain the laboratory and diagnostic tests used to diagnose cancer and monitor therapeutic response. (SLO 2 & 4)
- Explain the role of differentiation (grading) and staging in the treatment of cancer. (SLO 2 & 4)
- Explain the role, side effects and nursing interventions of chemotherapy treatment. (SLO 2 & 4)
- Explain the two types of radiation therapy and their role in the treatment of cancer. (SLO 2 & 4)
- Explain the pathophysiology, assessment findings, treatments/medications/diet, and nursing interventions of the client with cancer of the : (SLO 2 & 4)
  - a. Stomach; b. Liver; c. Pancreas; d. Kidneys; e. Bladder; f. Colon; g. Testicles; h. Prostate and use the nursing process to provide care.
- Discuss the ethical and legal obligations of the nurse with regard to end-of-life-care and hospice.

Readings

- Chapters 9, 23, 24, 58, 59, 61, 62, 69, 70, 75