Brain tumors in childhood: implications for nursing practice.
Pediatric brain tumors are the most common solid tumor and the second most common neoplasm in childhood. Confirmation of diagnosis includes visualization of the tumor on a computed tomographic or magnetic resonance imaging scan. Treatment includes surgical resection or biopsy for confirmation of tissue diagnosis, with observation, radiation, and/or chemotherapy, depending on the tumor's pathology. The care of the child with a brain tumor involves a large multidisciplinary health care team. Nurses and nurse practitioners/clinicians are consistent members of the team that cares for the child and family throughout the course of the illness. Their intervention as advocates and educators in a liasion role between the patient/family and various members of the medical team is critical for the patient and family throughout the course of the illness.
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D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010348:Patient Care Team