This comprehensive manual focuses on the pathophysiology of cancer, assessment, diagnostic procedures, commonly occurring cancers and therapies. Nursing care is presented within a five-step nursing process model, with rationales provided for every nursing intervention. Also included are guidelines for cancer prevention and screening for those at risk as well as those with the disease.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 276 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8016-1809-3 (9780801618093)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Colour atlas of pathophysiology of cancer; assessment; diagnostic procedures; tumour markers; chromosomal analyses; hormones; receptors; blood chemistries; enzymes; haematology; biopsy; exfoliative cytology; endoscopy; laparoscopy; Ct, CAT, MRI, X-Ray; ultrasound; scanning; monoclonal antibody imaging; lumbar puncture; staging; grading; alterations; breast cancer; lung cancer; colo-rectal and other gastrointestinal cancers; genitourinary cancers; skin cancer; cervical and other gynaecologic cancers; metastatic disease; oncologic emergencies; therapies; surgery; chemotherapy; radiation therapy; supportive therapies (eg blood components, bone marrow transplantation); gene replacement; biologic response modifiers; patient teaching guides; cancer drugs.
