Chemotherapy Nursing

Chemotherapy Nursing is a specialized field of nursing wherein, care giver nurse has to have special skill to;

1. Assess and manage;
   • Toxic effects of drugs (report of physician)
   • Side effects of drugs: manage nausea and vomiting, inflammation & ulceration of mucous membrane, hair loss, anorexia, nausea and vomiting with specific nursing and medical interventions
2. Monitor lab results, blood and blood products administration.
3. Assess for dehydration & oncologic emergencies
4. Be aware of fatigue, immuno-suppression and adopt precautions.
5. Provide emotional and spiritual support to patient and his family.