31. NAUSEA AND VOMITING
CHAPTER 31. NAUSEA AND VOMITING The author would like to acknowledge Julie Griffie and Sandy McKinnon for their contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition of this book. Valarie…
27. DYSPNEA
CHAPTER 27. DYSPNEA Kim K. Kuebler, Jerald M. Andry and Shawn Davis The symptom of dyspnea, or breathlessness, has been defined as an uncomfortable awareness of breathing (Baines, 1978). The…
1. THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE IN PALLIATIVE CARE
CHAPTER 1. THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE IN PALLIATIVE CARE Kim K. Kuebler, James C. Pace and Peg Esper Nursing is at the cornerstone in the care and management of patients…
21. CONSTIPATION
CHAPTER 21. CONSTIPATION Debra E. Heidrich DEFINITION AND INCIDENCE Constipation is an extremely common problem among palliative care patients. Patients with constipation often experience abdominal discomfort, cramping, and distention as…
34. PRURITUS
CHAPTER 34. PRURITUS Carol L. Scot The overall prevalence of significant pruritus in palliative care patients is low, probably no more than 2% to 3%, despite the facts that the…
33. PALLIATIVE CARE EMERGENCIES
CHAPTER 33. PALLIATIVE CARE EMERGENCIES Roberta Kaplow There are a number of emergent situations that can arise in patients with advanced disease. These can create circumstances that are stressful for…
29. HICCUPS
CHAPTER 29. HICCUPS The author wishes to acknowledge Patricia H. Berry for her contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Peg Esper DEFINITION AND INCIDENCE The term “hiccups” describes…
28. FATIGUE
CHAPTER 28. FATIGUE The author would like to acknowledge Sandy McKinnon for her contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition of this textbook. Louise P. Meyer DEFINITION AND INCIDENCE…
26. DIARRHEA
CHAPTER 26. DIARRHEA Debra E. Heidrich DEFINITION AND INCIDENCE Diarrhea is defined as an increase in stool volume and liquidity, resulting in the passage of three or more loose or…
24. DELIRIUM AND ACUTE CONFUSION
CHAPTER 24. DELIRIUM AND ACUTE CONFUSION The author would like to acknowledge Kim K. Kuebler and Debra E. Heidrich for their contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition of…
