Oncology nurses are in a unique position to identify the signs and symptoms of cancer treatment-related neurotoxicities. Refresh your knowledge of cognitive deficits, peripheral system disorders, and central system disorders. By examining cases, you’ll enhance your ability to assess and manage short- and long-term dysfunctions.
Objectives
- Distinguish between treatment-related neurotoxicity and neurologic cancer symptoms.
- Identify pathological mechanisms of treatment-related neurotoxicity.
- Discuss potential short and long-term neurologic sequalea of oncologic treatment.
- Delineate evidence-based interventions for symptom management and quality of life (QOL) in the care of patients with cancer with treatment-related neurotoxicity.
