Management of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea and constipation.
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.
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Florida Cancer Specialists, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, USA.
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
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents