Handbook for the Care of the Older Adult With Cancer - Softcover

Oncology Nursing Society

 
9781890504168: Handbook for the Care of the Older Adult With Cancer

Synopsis

Bridging the gap between geriatric and oncology nursing, this easy-to-use and practical handbook is applicable to a variety of clinical settings. Nurses will learn about the prevalence and treatment of cancer in older adults, symptom management, quality of life, physiologic and psychological issues involved in caring for this population, altered symptom response, concurrent illnesses and their effect on treatment, spiritual care, and legal issues.

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