Section: Module 2: Lesson 8: Nursing Management of Neutropenia and Mouth/Throat Problems in Cancer Patient | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe neutropenia and mouth/throat problems as side effects related to cancer and cancer treatment.
    2. Describe the management of these side effects.
    3. Describe the nurse's role in the management of these side effects.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 51 minutes.

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      Low white blood cell count URL
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      Read the entire page. (11 minutes)

      Canadian Cancer Society

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      A close look at neutropenia among cancer patient: Risk factor and management URL
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      Read contents of the section on ‘Neutropenia’, ‘Adverse effect’, ‘Neutropenia diagnosis’ and ‘Management of Neutropenia’. (21 minutes)

      IntechOpen

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      Mouth and Throat Problems during Cancer Treatment URL
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      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      National Cancer Institute, US

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      Sore mouth and throat URL
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      Read the entire page. (13 minutes)

      Canadian Cancer Society

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      Slide Deck Presentation

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      Nursing management of neutropenia and mouth /throat problems in cancer patient URL
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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 8
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