تمريض باطني وجراحي 4

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
a Identify agents and factors that have been found to be carcinogenic.
b Compare the structure and function of the normal cell and the cancer cell.
b Differentiate between benign and malignant tumors
a Describe the significance of health education and preventive care in decreasing the incidence of cancer.
b Differentiate among the purposes of surgical procedures used in cancer treatment, diagnosis, prophylaxis, palliation and reconstruction.
a Describe the roles of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, and other therapies in treating cancer.
a Describe the special nursing needs of patients receiving chemotherapy.
a Describe common nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems of patients with `cancer.
c Use the nursing process as a framework for care of patients with cancer.
b Describe the role of nurse in assessment and management of common oncologic emergencies.

UNIT 1: Concepts of Oncology Nursing
Introduction Definition Nature and Scope UNIT
2: Pathophysiogy and Etiology of Cancer
Cytology Cell Division Cellular Metabolism Tissue Types
UNIT 3: Benign and Malignant Tumors
Characteristics of Malignant Cells Classificfation of Tumor Cells Characteristics of Benign and malignant tumors Agerelated Musculoskeletal Changes Diagnostic Tests
UNIT 4: Factors Contributing to the Development of Cancer
Diet Modifications for Reducing the Risk of Cancer Healthy Lifestyle Habits that Reduce the Risk of Cancer Warning/Danger Signs of Cancer
UNIT 5: Assessment
Signs and Symptoms Diagnostic Findings Some Specific Tumor markers Staging of Tumors TNM Staging System and Classification