Assessment Description 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

Assessment Description

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:

1.       Describe the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explain the numeric and Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging of cancer after the confirmed diagnosis.

2.       Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.

3.       Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.

4.       Explain what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support. What ACS services could a nurse recommend for these patients and why?

5.       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 demonstrating the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.

6.       How does an interdisciplinary research approach (which includes liberal arts, science studies, mathematics, social and physical sciences), build on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research?

You are required to cite 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.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis.

5. Target

37.5 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is thorough.

4. Acceptable

33.38 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is detailed.

3. Approaching

29.63 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present.

2. Insufficient

28.13 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is omitted.

Complications of Cancer, Side Effects of Treatment, and Methods to Lessen Effects

37.5 points

Criteria Description

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.

5. Target

37.5 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is thorough.

4. Acceptable