Selected complications in neuro-oncology patients.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 14(1): 53-60, 1998 Feb.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9503515
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To identify the causes of and discuss nursing management of those complications that are unique to the brain tumor patient population. DATA SOURCES Published articles and books related to neurological and nonneurological complications in the neuro-oncology patient.CONCLUSIONS:
Seizures, cerebral edema, thromboembolism, and endocrine dysfunction are several complications experienced by the neuro-oncology patient. These complications can be caused by the tumor or treatment of this disease. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Care of the neuro-oncology patient is complex. Knowledge of the potential complications that patients may experience and how to manage these problems serves to enhance their quality of life.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Oncol Nurs
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA