Title: Caring For Clients With Cancer
Course: PRN 0382C Med/Surge Life Span III > Section: Module 1: Caring For Clients With Cancer

Introduction

This module will cover the topic of cancer. Items studied will include how the nurse may identify signs and symptoms of cancer, and how to provide care before, during and after diagnostic tests. The various cancer treatment options and the nursing care provided during them will also be discussed. In addition, cancer and the pediatric patient will also be explained.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

List the seven warning signs of cancer.
Explain the client preparation and nursing responsibilities related to diagnostic tests relating to cancer.
Discuss the treatments related to cancer; surgery, radiation & chemotherapy.
Explain childhood cancers; osteogenic sarcoma, neuroblastoma, & Wilm’s tumor.
Describe Hospice care including requirements for admission and the interdisciplinary team.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

38.01: Identify signs and symptoms of disease/disorders of the body systems.
38.02: Identify diagnostic tests used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.03: Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.04: Identify nutritional needs of patients with diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.14: Care for the patient with an oncologic disease/disorder.
41.01: Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.05: Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.

Readings & Resources

Timby & Smith, (2010), Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th edition, Chapter 18 and pages 88-95.
Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages: 231-233, 1028-1029, 1048-1049

Additional Resources

Timby & Smith textbook web resource: Oncology: Cell Cycle Animation