skin
prevention of all types of skin cancer involves protection from excessive exposure of
what is Sun
percent of neutrophils and key components in the system of defense against infection
what is ANC
Jaundice occurs after this medication is administered correctly
what is an adverse reaction to zofran?
bone marrow activity is decreased resulting in fewer RBC, WBC's, and platelets
What is myelosuppression
blonde or red hair, lighter skin color, freckles, and blue eyes are part of having
what is a fair complexion
this type of skin cancer stays confined
what is basal
highest incidence with older adults, chemical exposure, tobacco use, sun/tanning
what are risk factors for cancer
surgical, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, or any combination
What are cancer management/treatment options?
no fresh fruits, vegetables, sterile diet-only canned, and well cooked foods
what is a neutropenic diet (AKA: low microbial diet)?
can be used to calculate chemotherapy dosage
what is total body surface area?
Asymmerty, borders, color, diameter, evolving
what are the ABCDE of moles
Using "CAUTION" regrading symptoms that last longer than 2 weeks
What are clinical presentations that bring clients to PMD?
external; internal/brachytherapy
What are types of radiation therapy?
life threatening and most common type of circulatory shock
What is septic shock?
the site of blood cell formation
What is the bone marrow?
moles with irregular borders, color changes, larger than 6mm in diameter, appearance changes
when to check with a provider
Prevention, diagnosis, cure, control, palliative
What are goals of cancer management?
limit personnel time, contact is guided by principles of time, distance, and shielding
What is nursing care for a patient undergoing brachytherapy?
dyspnea, facial swelling or head fullness, distended veins
What are early signs and symptoms of superior vena cava?
donor cells view recipient tissue as foreign
What is GVHD?
SPF of 15 or higher that protects against both ultraviolet rays
what is sunscreen
this is developed only in a localized area and has not grown deeply into other body parts
what is stage 1 cancer?
can cause inflammation/tissue damage- not given via peripheral IV
what are vesicant chemotherapy agents
characterized by pain getting worse when lying down
What is spinal cord compression?
mucositis can affect the entire GI tract. to help maintain nutrition the nurse will
what is offer small frequent meals