کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2681628 1142446 2013 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Pathophysiology of Lymphedema
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی تومور شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Pathophysiology of Lymphedema
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectivesTo provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and the pathophysiology of lymphedema.Data SourcesPeer-reviewed publications, textbooks, and professional experience.ConclusionMany cancer patients and survivors are at risk for lymphedema that can occur in any area of the body.Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses should become leaders in the early identification of lymphedema. When caring for patients with lymphedema, nurses should: 1) encourage self-care, 2) provide emotional support, 3) offer patient and lay caregiver education, 4) assess symptoms patients with lymphedema may be experiencing, and 5) develop a plan of management.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - Volume 29, Issue 1, February 2013, Pages 4–11
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