title: Management of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea and constipation.
abstract: This article reviews the incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, and assessment of diarrhea and constipation related to chemotherapy. Protocols for treatment are presented. The nurse's role in prevention, patient education, assessment, and treatment is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Florida Cancer Specialists, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Cope
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents