title: Optimal Nutrition and Hydration Through the Surgical Treatment Trajectory.
abstract: To review oncology nurses role of informational continuity in regards to nutrition and hydration to ensure continuity of care from one care center to another.
  
  
  
  Peer-reviewed literature, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and web-based resources.
  
  
  
  Optimal nutrition and hydration during cancer treatment and survivorship requires assessment and preplanning of needs. Oncology nurses play a vital role in preparing patients and caregivers for optimal nutrition during the surgical treatment trajectory.
  
  
  
  Oncology nurses should emphasize nutrition planning during the surgical treatment trajectory to enhance survivorship and quality of life of the cancer patient. Educational resources exist for both nursing and cancer patients.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: DeNysschen
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Platek
authors.forename: Drew
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hemler
authors.forename: Nell
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aronoff
authors.forename: Michelle L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Zafron
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D055103:Hypodermoclysis; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery*; D044623:Nutrition Therapy; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: hydration; malnutrition; nursing; nutrition; oncology; side effects; surgical