Pediatric Nursing Demystified

(^144) Pediatric Nursing Demystified Vasopressin would be a major treatment for which condition? a. Beta-thalassemia b. Iron de ...

CHAPTER 7/ The Hematologic System^145 The parents of a child with hemophilia are concerned about subsequent chil- dren having t ...

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CHAPTER Oncology Conditions 8 Learning Objectives At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to: 1 Using appropriate te ...

Overview The physical changes and psychological stressors resulting when children develop cancer can create many challenges for ...

CHAPTER 8/ Oncology Conditions^149 with the best quality of life possible. Family-centered care is provided to max- imize suppor ...

Understanding the processes of abnormal cell growth will help the nurse explain to parents what is happening to their child and ...

Physical Assessment Review of symptoms may indicate level of cancer progression. Physical assessment may reveal cardinal sympt ...

Stage IV tumor has spread to distant lymph nodes, bone, bone mar- row, liver, and other organs. Stage IV-S presents as localiz ...

Address potential for disturbed body image related to hair loss due to radiation treatment by helping family plan in advance fo ...

Monitor for signs of septic shock. Monitor for complications of cancer treatment: Nursing alert It is critical to monitor for ...

Pediatric Oncology Conditions Leukemia What Went Wrong? Leukemia, the most common cancer in childhood, is a group of cancer dis- ...

History: Describe onset as acute to vague (insidious) with few symptoms. Cold that does not resolve completely. Pallor, fatigue ...

Induction: Complete remission of leukemic cells (<5% blast cells) Steroids and vincristine, L-asparaginase, and possibly do ...

Maintain contact after discharge and between remissions to encourage follow-up care and respond to questions or provide emotion ...

Staged by regional involvement: CT and multiple lymph node and bone marrow biopsies: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Hodgkin Lymphoma ...

Maintain contact after discharge and between remissions to encour- age follow-up care and respond to questions, or provide emot ...

the lungs, occurs early because bones are highly vascular. Other sites of metas- tasis are the brain and other bone tissue. Ewin ...

Vincristine Cisplatin Actinomycin D Cyclophosphamide VP-16 Doxorubicin Ifosfamide Etoposide Three-year survival increas ...

Reduce risk for injury, decreased skin integrity, related to radiotherapy. Position leg gently to avoid disruption of neurolog ...