Nursing management of common oncological emergencies.
This article examines three of the most common oncological emergencies. It considers the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions and the symptoms. The role of the nurse in identifying these conditions and expediting timely care to reduce patient morbidity and mortality is discussed.
Foulkes
Mark
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Berkshire Cancer Centre, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading. mark.foulkes@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019091:Critical Pathways; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*