CANCER APPROACH
Cancer is one of the most killer diseases globally. There are many forms of cancer such as lung, heart, and skin cancer. Breast cancer is the most common among females, while in males, prostate cancer is the most common. The nursing profession plays s a critical role in cancer diagnosis and treatment. There are various factors which contribute to the rise in incidence and mortality rates of cancer. These factors may include poor lifestyles and lack of access to medical treatment and low levels of education (Ribas & Wolchok, 2018). The nursing profession plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Through organizations such as the American Cancer Society, education, and awareness of cancer is provided to the public.
The Diagnosis And Staging of Cancer
Cancer exhibits various signs and symptoms. Therefore evaluation has to be done to diagnose the form of cancer. Consequently, one can now devise the most appropriate treatment. Staging is based on the degree of severance of the disease in terms of the spread of the tumor. Knowledge of the stage is essential to recommend treatment
The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.
Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:
- Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
- Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
- Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.
- Explain how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?
- Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each of the five phases and demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.
- Discuss how undergraduate education in liberal arts and science studies contributes to the foundation of nursing knowledge and prepares nurses to work with patients utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics, social and physical sciences, and science studies as an interdisciplinary research area.
You are required to cite to a minimum of four sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
2.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing knowledge.
3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the life span
Answer preview
Cancer is one of the most killer diseases globally. There are many forms of cancer such as lung, heart, and skin cancer. Breast cancer is the most common among females, while in males, prostate cancer is the most common. The nursing profession plays s a critical role in cancer diagnosis and treatment. There are various factors which contribute to the rise in incidence and mortality rates of cancer. These factors may include poor lifestyles and lack of access to medical treatment and low levels of education (Ribas & Wolchok, 2018). The nursing profession plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Through organizations such as the American Cancer Society, education, and awareness of cancer is provided to the public.
The Diagnosis And Staging of Cancer
Cancer exhibits various signs and symptoms. Therefore evaluation has to be done to diagnose the form of cancer. Consequently, one can now devise the most appropriate treatment. Staging is based on the degree of severance of the disease in terms of the spread of the tumor. Knowledge of the stage is essential to recommend treatment…
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