Role of the oncology nurse when the patient with cancer is transferred to the critical care unit.
Patients with cancer can become critically ill from treatment-related complications or from progressive disease. The oncology nurse can positively influence the care of the patient and family during and after transfer to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by maintaining a strong advocacy role. Patient and family education can prevent or alleviate many of the psychological discomforts precipitated by critical illness. Open communication between the oncology and critical care staff can ease discussion about ethical issues.
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D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010360:Patient Transfer; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing