Oncology Nursing Advisor: Your Comprehensive Clinical Resource

Get instant access to reliable oncology information with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition. This concise, all-in-one clinical reference provides healthcare professionals with quick access to essential information on oncology nursing care. Written by a team of renowned oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this book is the ideal resource for any oncology nursing setting.

Comprehensive Coverage of Cancer Types and Management Principles

Detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types offer crucial information on incidence, etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Additionally, this edition outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies.

Symptom Management Guidelines for Effective Patient Care

Stay up-to-date with in-depth symptom management guidelines covering pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow-up care, and resources for over 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments.

Essential Information on Oncologic Emergencies and Palliative Care

Be prepared to respond quickly to structural, urologic, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies with essential information on oncologic emergencies and emergent issues. Furthermore, this edition offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement.

New Updates Reflecting the Latest Evidence-Based Information

Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition, incorporates the latest evidence-based information, including:

• Cancer biology and treatment modalities
• Updated chemotherapy guidelines
• A stronger emphasis on oral agents
• The concept of “previvorship” and coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk
• Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion, and transgender considerations
• Key recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on delayed diagnosis and treatment, as well as COVID-19 sequelae on patient health
• Expanded content on palliative care, including a comprehensive Pain chapter
• A full-color design and additional illustrations for easier understanding of complex concepts

Upgrade your oncology nursing practice with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition – the ultimate resource for delivering high-quality patient care.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Mosby
• Language: English
• Pages: 544
• ISBN-10: 0323934463
• ISBN-13: 978-0323934466