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This clearly written and well-illustrated overview of cancer nursing is unique -- a concise guide covering every relevant area of the field, and especially useful as an aid to patient teaching.* Offers easy-to-understand, illustrated discussions of both the pathophysiology of cancer and medical interventions -- topics you'll find useful when answering your patients' questions * Covers nursing assessment, diagnostic tests, and complete nursing care of patients with site-specific cancers -- all illustrated in full-color * Discusses metastatic disease, oncologic emergencies, and the various cancer therapies
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This clearly written and well-illustrated overview of cancer nursing is unique -- a concise guide covering every relevant area of the field, and especially useful as an aid to patient teaching.* Offers easy-to-understand, illustrated discussions of both the pathophysiology of cancer and medical interventions -- topics you'll find useful when answering your patients' questions * Covers nursing assessment, diagnostic tests, and complete nursing care of patients with site-specific cancers -- all illustrated in full-color * Discusses metastatic disease, oncologic emergencies, and the various cancer therapiesSpanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8086-161-4
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